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Tag the Dribbler

Enhance dribbling under pressure in a constrained space.

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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • Cones to mark the playing area
  • One ball per pair
Setup
  1. Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones
  2. Team Blue: 1 blue outfield player (dribbler) starts with the ball inside the area
  3. Team Red: 1 red outfield player (tagger) starts opposite the dribbler inside the area
  4. Equipment: Cones marking the corners of the 20x20 yard area, one ball per pair
Instructions
  1. The player with the ball (dribbler) starts by dribbling within the designated area.
  2. The partner attempts to tag the dribbler while maintaining good defensive positioning.
  3. Each successful tag is noted by both players.
  4. Swap roles after a set time period.
  5. The dribbler with the fewest tags is the winner.
  6. Change partners and repeat the drill.
Coaching Points
  • Encourage constant movement and agility from players.
  • Focus on dribbling with close ball control.
  • Maintain awareness of space and surroundings.
  • Use various parts of the foot to control the ball.
  • Players should enjoy and engage with the practice.
  • Allow the game to naturally facilitate learning.
  • Engage all players to maximize participation.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Decrease the size of the playing area to increase pressure.
2. Introduce a time limit to increase urgency in tagging.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the playing area for more space.
2. Allow the dribbler to start with a bigger distance from the defender.
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