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Ball Control I
20 min
Soccer Exercise

Ball Control I

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

Setup

  • 16 cones to set up 4 cone goals at a distance of 5 meters apart
  • Divide into equally sized groups

Procedure

The player starts at the inner marking and dribbles through. The cones are dribbled past alternately on the side and diagonally. Technical tasks are performed within the course.

Various dribbling techniques:

  • Right foot only
  • Left foot only
  • Alternating right and left foot

Feints before cutting back:

  • Stepover
  • Sole drag

Tip

Coaching Points

  • Close ball control
  • Frequently look up from the ball
  • Execute a change of pace after the feints Additional feints for cutting back:
  • Cut back behind the standing leg
  • Fake shot
  • Scissor

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Ball control Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Progression
Number of Players
1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training
Individual training
Exercise level
Easy
Spatial Behavior
Half-field
Training Location
Pitch