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Title

Obstacle Dribble Race

Purpose

The drill aims to enhance players' agility and ball control while they engage in competitive scenarios, helping to improve their dribbling skills.

Setup

  1. Mark out a 30x30 yard grid.
  2. Place cones and poles randomly throughout the grid as obstacles.
  3. Organize players into four teams and assign each to a corner of the grid.
  4. Ensure each team has one soccer ball to start.

How To Play

  • At the coach's signal, the first player from each team starts dribbling through the obstacles while avoiding collisions with other players.
  • After successfully navigating the grid, they sprint to the opposite side and pass the ball to the next teammate waiting in line.
  • After a few rounds, combine two teams to create competition, requiring players to race through the grid, circle a specified cone on the far side, and return to their team.
  • The first team to finish all their members and sit down wins the round.

Coaching Points

  • Develop players' awareness of their surroundings while dribbling.
  • Encourage close ball control in tight situations.
  • Maintain a balance between speed and precision when maneuvering through obstacles.