Title
Dodge the Guardians
Purpose
The objective of this drill is to enhance young players' dribbling proficiency by encouraging them to evade defenders while maintaining control of the ball.
Setup
- Create a rectangular playing area of 20x25 yards.
- Modify the dimensions based on the number of players and skill levels.
- Equip each of the three players with a ball.
- Assign two coaches to serve as 'Guardians' within the area.
How To Play
- Players must dribble their balls while navigating the area.
- To score, players must approach a Guardian and successfully turn away to avoid being tagged.
- Each round should be between 30-45 seconds, and players should strive to outlast the Guardians without being tagged in subsequent rounds.
Coaching Points
- Promote awareness of surroundings to facilitate quick decisions.
- Stress the importance of close ball control during dribbling.
- Urge players to use feints and changes of pace to evade tags.
- Remind them to accelerate in the moment of turning away from the Guardian.