TOPIC / THEME: Technique - Dribbling - Manoeuvres to Beat an Opponent

OBJECTIVE OF PRACTICE:
This practice is designed to develop and progress the player's ability to beat an opponent in a 1 v 1 situation and continue to improve their fundamental movement's skills
ORGANISATION:
	Grid size: 12m x 12m with a 3m channel between grids 16 players, in groups of four with a ball each Progress to change direction A number of small cones / poles or manikins to be used to simulate passive defenders Players move freely around the grid with a ball each Players perform various maneuvers to go past the passive defenders

KEY OBSERVATION FACTORS:

Move your body - Step Over: Keep ball close to body Assess opponents position and movement Disguise your body movement by stepping over the ball Bring ball away in the opposite direction with outside of the foot Move the ball - Ronaldinho Roll inside of foot over ball Use outside of same foot to move ball away in opposite direction Players accelerate into the space created

NOTES:

Allow players to demonstrate new maneuvers and techniques for other players.

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