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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones to mark 20x20 yard area
- Balls (one per player)
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones
- Group: 1 player starts stationary with a ball at their feet inside the area
- Equipment: Cones marking the 20x20 yard area, 1 ball per player
Instructions
- Players tap the ball 3 times using the inside of the feet.
- Step over the ball from inside to outside.
- Use the inside of the same foot to tap the ball back to the opposite foot.
- Tap the ball another 3 times.
- Step over with the opposite foot.
- Repeat from the beginning, progressively increasing speed and incorporating other skills.
Coaching Points
- Maintain close control of the ball.
- Keep your head up while dribbling.
- Focus on technique and speed of the move.
- Keep knees slightly bent, staying light on your feet.
- Gradually increase fluency and speed over time.
- Incorporate and master different footwork techniques.
- Encourage quick decision-making during moves.
- Aim to have players comfortable in manipulating the ball efficiently.
- Develop balance and coordination.
- Create muscle memory for each movement.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the space to increase ball control challenge.
2. Add defenders to create a game-like scenario.
3. Introduce combinations with other footwork moves on coach's command.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the grid size for more control space.
2. Allow stationary practice before progressing to movement.
3. Focus solely on the inside foot taps without the step-over initially.
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