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Dribble and Protect

Enhance dribbling skills and spatial awareness.

Fun Games5-67-8group1 players minimumstarstarstarstarstar4.5 (28)
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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • Balls (one per player)
  • Cones (to mark the 20x20 area)
Setup
  1. Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones
  2. Group: 1 red player spaced evenly with others inside the area, each with a ball
  3. Equipment: Cones marking the corners/edges of the 20x20 yard area, 1 ball per player
Instructions
  1. Players dribble their ball within the area.
  2. On a command, players attempt to knock other players’ balls out while maintaining control of their own.
  3. If a player's ball is out, they collect it and sit outside, encouraging others.
  4. Game continues until one player remains.
Coaching Points
  • Foster active player encouragement.
  • Increase space awareness as players dribble.
  • Maintain close ball control.
  • Ensure player enjoyment.
  • Facilitate without over-coaching.
  • Use various foot parts to control the ball.
  • Keep sessions age appropriate.
  • Manage different ball speeds for control.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the size of the playing area.
2. Increase the number of players inside the area.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the playing area.
2. Allow players more time before starting elimination.
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