Soccer Exercise
Shadow Dribbling
- Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
- Training Set Progression, Main point
- Number of Players 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players, 16-22+ players
Setup
- 4 cones to set up the field
- If there are more than 10 players, set up a second field
Procedure
- Two players run/dribble one after the other (runner/dribbler and their shadow). The front player determines the direction and pace of the run/dribble. The player tries to shake off their "shadow" by changing directions. After 1-2 minutes, both players switch positions.
Variations:
- Incorporate feints (stepovers, feints) into the dribbling
Tip
Coaching Points:
- Perform frequent changes of pace and direction while dribbling
- Shift the center of gravity sufficiently during feints
Training attributes
Technique
- Technique
- Ball control Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling
Tactics
- Tactics
- Player behavior
Condition
- Condition
- Football-specific endurance Basic Endurance GAT
Co-ordination
- Co-Ordination
- Flexibility Quick processing
Training Organization
- Age
- U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
- Duration
- 20 min
- Training Set
- Progression Main point
- Number of Players
- 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
- Form of Training
- Group training Team training Training in pairs
- Exercise level
- Intermediate
- Training Location
- Pitch