Ball Mastery Boxes (Dribbling)

  • Warm-up
  • U6 to U8
  • 4–12 players
  • Ball Mastery
  • Dribbling
Ball Mastery Boxes (Dribbling)

Setup

You will require: 1 ball each / 40 cones, Create multiple 5x5 yard boxes using cones, One ball per player, One player per box

How it works

Players dribble freely inside their box, Coach calls out different ball mastery actions: Toe taps, Foundations, Inside/outside touches, Players keep the ball under control at all times

Coaching points

  • Close control
  • Use both feet
  • Change direction
  • Change speed
  • Head up dribble

Progressions

progression: Increase speed of actions regression: Slow the pace (Walking)