Soccer Exercise
Dribbling with Change of Direction
- Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
- Training Set Progression
- Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players
Setup
Pitch: Seven cones in two colours.
Equipment: 7 cones and several balls.
Procedure
The players dribble towards the cones, which represent opponents, and perform a cutting technique. Examples:
- Inside of the foot
- Outside of the foot
- Sole drag
- Dragging the ball behind the standing leg
- Zidane roulette
- Heel chop
After the last cone, the players dribble towards the two yellow cones and perform a turning movement. Examples:
- Sole drag
- Cutting
- Dragging the ball behind the standing leg
- Deco turn
- Shot or pass feint with a change of direction
The ball is then passed back down to the team-mate, who continues the drill.
Tip
- Start the feints in good time.
- Cut with a change of pace.
- Shift the centre of gravity.
Training attributes
Technique
- Technique
- Ball control Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling
Training Organization
- Age
- U6 - U13 U14 - U19
- Duration
- 15 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
- Training Location
- Pitch