Exercises › Game exercise
Dribbling reaction
- 10 min
- 6–12 players
- 7v7
- 9v9
- Technique & Skills
A competition on dribbling speed, quick changes of direction with the ball, reaction and competitive spirit. Players work in pairs, one decides (the leader) and one imitates. Mark two equal areas in the middle with cones and a line on each side. The leader decides when to start, makes a sudden movement and dribbles at full speed into their area between the poles. Inside the area they move freely and can change direction several times. When the leader leaves the area they cannot change direction but dribble at full speed to their line. The imitator reacts quickly, dribbles at full speed and imitates the leader's movements in their own area as fast as possible, then sprints to their line. The first to reach their line scores a point. Swap roles after each round. Do a proper warm-up first. Source: Pro-soccerdrills.com (YouTube).
What the coach should look for
- React quickly and imitate exactly.
- Changes of direction with the ball close to the foot.
- Full speed all the way to the line.
- Do a proper warm-up first.
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