Dribbling - Same Foot

 

Coaching Points

U8-U13

  • Use both the inside and outside of the foot, between the middle of your foot and just before your big toe and little toe
  • Keep foot flat and off the floor, enough to touch the middle of the ball
  • Complete with one foot one way and use the other foot for the way back
  • Touches should be light yet controlled and away from pressure
  • Stay on toes and head up, yet keeping the ball at the bottom of your peripheral vision
  • Turn hips with the ball, so both are traveling in the same direction

U14-U19

  • Use both the inside and outside of the foot, between the middle of your foot and just before your big toe and little toe
  • Keep foot flat and off the floor, enough to touch the middle of the ball
  • Complete with one foot one way and use the other foot for the way back
  • Touches should be light yet controlled and away from pressure
  • Stay on toes and head up, yet keeping the ball at the bottom of your peripheral vision
  • Turn hips with the ball, so both are traveling in the same direction
  • Ensure you remained balanced through the drill keeping a low centre of gravity

Progression Ideas

U8-U13

  • Increase the speed of the dribble, this will come with practice
  • Increase the number of cones and decrease the distance between the cones
  • Use two cones, (similar distance to cones 1 & 3 in the video) and work in a figure of 8, allowing for speed while using both feet
  • Finish with a controlled pass or shot
  • Work against a friend and or set a time to complete the drill

U14-U19

  • Increase the speed of the dribble, this will come with practice
  • Increase the number of cones and decrease the distance between the cones
  • Use two cones, (similar distance to cones 1 & 3 in the video) and work in a figure of 8, allowing for speed while using both feet
  • Finish with a controlled pass or shot
  • Work against a friend and or set a time to complete the drill

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