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4-Way Zig-Zag: Dribbling with Feints
20 min
Soccer Exercise

4-Way Zig-Zag: Dribbling with Feints

  • Age U6 - U13
  • Training Set Progression, Main point
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

  • 4 cones to set up a diamond shape
  • Distribute players evenly at the cones

Procedure

  • Run 1: Players run the designated path from cone to cone in a zig-zag to get oriented without a ball
  • Run 2: Players dribble along the designated course
  • Run 3: Cut back before the cone, inside foot left/right alternating
  • Run 4: Cut back before the cone, outside foot left/right alternating
  • Run 5: Step-over before the cone
  • Run 6: Scissor move before the cone
  • Run 7: Turn (inside foot) before the cone
  • Run 8: Turn (outside foot) before the cone
  • Run 9: Sole trick before the cone
  • Run 10: Drag the ball with the sole behind the standing leg before the cone
  • Run 11: Combination of various techniques as instructed by the coach

Tip

Coaching Points

  • Start feints timely
  • Change pace with the cut back
  • Cut back as sharply as possible

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Progression Main point
Number of Players
1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training
Individual training Group training Team training
Exercise level
Easy