Dribbling with Speed,Recognizing When to Dribble
This dribbling soccer drill will help players recognize when to make runs and get comfortable making those runs with speed.
Soccer Dribbling with Speed,Recognizing When to Dribble Drill
This dribbling soccer drill will help players recognize when to make runs and get comfortable making those runs with speed.
Drill Setup
- Create two 20X20 yard grids about 12 yards apart.
- One grid starts with five attackers and two defenders
- The other grid starts with four attackers and two defenders.
- The 5v2 grid will start the play.
Drill Instructions
- Players are instructed to make X number of passes (X depends on the age and skill level of the players).
- After x number of passes, players should choose a good opportunity to advance to the other grid on the dribble at match speed.
- Upon entering the new grid, the player should make a good passing decision to keep the game fluid and away from the defending players.
- Supporting players should open up the grid by getting wide and spreading out as much as possible.
Drill Variations
- Restrict the number of touches per player while inside the grid.
- Allow one defender to track the dribbler and enter the opposing grid.
Drill Coaching Points
- Carry ball at speed
- Make the right decision when to dribble across the grid.
- Make good decisions when entering the opposite grid.
- Make the correct decision to keep possession.
- Players in the opposite grid should get wide to give space and options to the advancing attacker.
Equipment
- Disc Cones - Mini or Full-Size Disc Cones are a critical piece of equipment that every soccer coach must have in your equipment bag.
- Scrimmage Pinnies/Vests - Scrimmage vests, also called bibs or pinnies, are also another must-have in your soccer coaching equipment bag.
- Soccer Practice or Training Balls - Every player should have a soccer balls at practice to have a successful training session.
Drill Ages
Top Rated Soccer Drills
7v7 Scrimmage
It's always good to finishing a soccer training session with a 7 vs. 7 scrimmage to focus on team play.
Sharks and Minnows
The Sharks and Minnows dribbling drill focuses on using the body to protect the ball by placing their body in between the ball and the defender.
1v1 Diamond Shooting Drill
Spice up your shooting combination drill by finishing with a 1v1 to goal. Add a fun little twist, and the kids love it.
Pirates of the Pugg
This drill is an excellent drill for younger players ages 8-11 and focuses on dribbling technique in traffic which requires vision and awareness.
Alien Tag Soccer Game
Alien tag is a great Under 4 soccer game for 3, 4, 5, and 6 year-olds. Your kids will like flying around and crashing in their spaceship.
4v4 Soccer to a Small Gate
4v4 in soccer is the smallest game focusing on all aspects of a full sided soccer match.
The Flag Game - Dribbling in Tight Spaces
The flat game soccer drill is designed to focus on young soccer players learning to dribble in tight spaces.
Four Corners Passing Game
The Four Corners Soccer Passing Game is a great soccer passing drill to focus on changing the point of the attack, and timing of runs and passes.
1v1 Competition
This drill is great to focus on 1v1 play. It is flexible and can be used to work on the offensive side or the defensive side.
Ouch!
A FUN soccer drill for younger players (U6, U7, and U8) to introduce dribbling, looking up and correctly striking the ball at a target.
