TOPIC / THEME: Technique - Dribbling and Changes of Direction

OBJECTIVE OF PRACTICE:
This practice is designed to develop the player's dribbling and change of direction techniques.
ORGANISATION:
	Grid size: 12m x 12m with a 3m channel between grids 16 players, in groups of four with a ball each Players move freely within the grid Progress to change direction

KEY OBSERVATION FACTORS:
Dribbling: Soft touches with all surfaces Head up Change direction Change of pace Change direction - Drag Back: Close control Standing foot planted beside ball Sole of the foot on top of ball Drag ball behind standing foot Turn and move away	Change direction - Inside of foot: Close control Standing foot behind the ball Disguise kicking action Wrap the foot around ball Move away Change direction - Outside of foot: Close control Get level with ball Push ball away with outside of foot Move away
NOTES:
To improve players ability to use all surfaces; one foot only, inside of both feet only, sole of foot. Don't increase the tempo until the technique is performed correctly Ensure players use both feet and turn on both sides

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