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Dribbling Grid

Everyone dribbles in the grid using both feet and every part of the foot, with challenges from the coach.

Arrival 5 min 4 to 16 players Cage Half pitch Hall 2016 to 2021

Me and My Ball Work hard

At a glance

  • 20 by 20 grid, a ball each, the coach on the edge. Everyone dribbles anywhere in the grid.
  • The coach calls how to dribble: inside of the foot, outside, sole, left foot only or right foot only.
  • Change the call every 30 seconds or so. Find an empty space, and turn away if someone is close.
  • Progress 1: Add moves: the coach calls toe taps, a turn or side to sides. Do it, then dribble on.
  • Progress 2: Add 2 chasers with no ball, who try to touch your ball with a foot. Touched? Five toe taps, then dribble on.

If it's not working: Walk with the ball and use one part of the foot at a time. Split a big group into two grids.

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Everyone dribbles anywhere in the grid at the same time, a ball each. The coach calls how to dribble from the edge: inside of the foot, outside, sole, left foot only, right foot only.

Full details: set up, how to play, tips and age tweaks

Set up

  • Mark a 20 by 20 grid. Every player has a ball. The coach stands on the edge.

20 by 20 grid (depending on numbers). All players with a ball each.

How to play

  • Everyone dribbles a ball around the grid at once.
  • The coach calls how to dribble: inside of the foot, outside, sole, left foot only or right foot only. Change the call every 30 seconds or so.
  • Look up and find an empty space. If someone is close, turn away.

Make it easier

  • If the group is big, split into two grids so everyone has room to dribble.
  • Start at walking pace with any part of the foot, then add one challenge at a time.

Make it harder, step by step

  1. Add moves: the coach calls toe taps, a turn, side to sides or a 1v1 skill. Do it, then dribble on.
  2. Add 2 chasers with no ball. They try to touch your ball with a foot. Touched? Five toe taps, then dribble on. Swap chasers every minute.
  3. In pairs: sole rolls, then 2 or 3 touch keep-ups.

Three things to say

  • Small soft touches.
  • Use the part of the foot the coach calls.
  • Both feet, not just your favourite.

Colts habit

Work hard: keep the ball moving the whole time.

Both feet

One minute with the practice foot only.

Heads up

Look up for the coach's next challenge.

A young leader can run this one, with an adult coach beside them.

Safety: Keep the area clear of bags and bottles. Stay on your feet, no slide tackles. No heading.

Keeping score: Pick your favourite move and show a friend at the end.