Youth Soccer Dribbling Drills

Soccer dribbling drills are critical to mastering the art of dribbling. Dribbling is one of the essential skills in soccer and is useful in taking on defenders, maintaining possession, or reducing pressure.

Dribbling is one of the first skills coaches should teach players at an early age.

Purpose of Dribbling in Soccer

Players can dribble to space to maintain possession.
Players can take on defenders to advance the ball towards the opponent's goal.
Players can dribble to releave pressure by creting time and space.

Soccer Dribbling Requires

Good footwork
Command of the ball at all times
Ability to change direction
Good with all parts of the foot (inside, outside, bottom, top, shoelaces, etc.)
Good with both feet
Proper touch (not too hard, not too soft)

Youth Youth Soccer Dribbling Drills Coaching Points and Techniques

Here are a few coaching points to focus on when coaching dribbling drills:

Low center of gravity.
Keep arms up and out for balance.
Keep the head and eyes up. The eyes should not be on the ball.
Scan the field as you are dribbling. This will improve your vison and awareness.
Dribble with the shoelaces when dribbling.
Keep the ball close in pressure and away from you in space.
Dribble with confidence.
When taking players on, get to the space behind the defender.
Use your body to protect the ball.
Change of speed and change of pace to lose the defender.
Accelerate once you have beat the defender.
Don't do too many moves, or attempt to beat the same defender multiple times.

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Team Tactics Dribbling in the Attacking Third

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Winger Taking on Outside Fullback

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Indoor Shooting Drill

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Indoor Dribbling and Passing Drill

This indoor soccer drill is great for warm-up to your indoor soccer practice. This focuses on dribbling and passing warm-up indoors.

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Trapping and Controlling the Ball with Back to Goal

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Trapping and Controlling the ball Facing Defender

The object of this soccer drill is to work on trapping and control with the foot, thigh, and chest while facing an opponent.

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World Cup Soccer Drill

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Reaction, Acceleration, and Winning the Ball

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