The Soccer Gauntlet

The primary focus of THE SOCCER GAUNTLET is centered around good dribbling technique in traffic which requires vision and awareness.

Soccer Dribbling Drill, Soccer Gauntlet, Dribble Speed

Setup

Make a grid approximately 20x15 yard. Instruct one defender to stand inside the grid without a ball. The remaining players will start on the end line with a ball.

Instructions

On the coach’s command, all of the attacking players dribble at speed to the other side line avoiding the defender. If the defender wins the ball and kicks the ball out of the grid, that attacker becomes an additional defender (without a ball) on the next series. The last player to make it through the gauntlet wins the game.

Variations

* Limit the foot the attacker can dribble with

Coaching Points

* Keep the ball close to the dribbler
* Stay in control of your body and ball
* Keep your eyes up to avoid pressure
* Dribble into space avoiding pressure
* Dribble with speed when in open space

Soccer Drill Focus

• Dribbling Drills

Soccer Drill Titled: The Soccer Gauntlet
Tagged: Soccer Dribbling Drill, Soccer Gauntlet, Dribble Speed
URL: http://www.soccerxpert.com/soccerdrills/id1258.aspx
Published by: Chris Johnson