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Dribbling Geometry

Field size: 30 yards by 30 yards

Number of players: whole team; split into two groups so players aren't standing around in line

Age range: 6-10

Description: Players are timed as they dribble around a square, circle, triangle and L shaped set of cones.  This isn't a drill where players weave in and out of cones but instead dribble along the outside of the cones – the edge. 

First, let the players dribble with either foot but then restrictions on the players where they have to dribble with just their right or left or the inside or outside of their feet.  The key is not necessarily how fast the player gets around the shape, but that they use the right technique: as in they keep the ball close to them and get their head up as much as possible to navigate around the area. 

Have players exaggerate their dribbling by telling them they have to touch the ball with every step, this will force them to keep the ball close and will make it easier to cut the ball away from defenders when they're playing in a real game.  To start, let players dribble around the area a few times without being timed. Also, you can have these two groups race one another when they've got the hang of it. The ball can't go too far outside the edge of the shape they're dribbling around.

Equipment needed: Cones and practice vests.