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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Balls
- Cones for marking the playing area
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones
- Group: 1 player with a ball, spaced evenly across the area
- Equipment: Cones marking the corners of the 20x20 yard area, balls with each player
Instructions
- Players dribble balls while maintaining close control within the defined area.
- Follow the coach's actions and perform movements like left foot taps, right foot taps, or knee on ball.
- Resume dribbling after each instruction, ensuring control.
Coaching Points
- Encourage players consistently.
- Maintain close ball control throughout.
- Ensure players are aware of their surroundings.
- Foster enjoyment and engagement in the session.
- Use different parts of the foot for controlling the ball.
- Learn to vary dribbling speeds.
- Adjust session to be age-appropriate.
- Prioritize player participation and fun.
- Facilitate rather than dictate; let the game guide learning.
- Focus on basic dribbling techniques.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the playing area to increase traffic and require better control.
2. Introduce specific turns or dribbling moves to be executed at coach's signal.
Make it easier:
1. Expand the playing area to give players more space to maneuver.
2. Allow players to pause after each movement to regain control.
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