Dribble with Speed - U10 to U17 Advance Soccers Drills

Here is an activity that works on speed dribbling and also getting the ball under control after dribbling with speed.
Soccer Drill contributed by: Chris Johnson

Soccer Drill Info:
This is for ages U10, U12, U14, U16. Run this soccer drill with at least 4 players but no more than 16. This soccer drill should last approximately 25 minutes on a small field. Make sure you have the following equipment: cones, alternate jersey.

Soccer Drill Diagram

Setup:
Start with a 40-yard field with a 5-yard “buffer zone” on each end. If there are 15 players at a practice have 12 players start on the end line, each with a ball. The other 3 players start 5 yards back without a ball.

Instructions:
When the coach tells them all to start, the 12 players with the balls try to dribble at full speed down to the other end line and get three touches on the ball in the far buffer zone. The 3 other players are trying to stop them by either winning the ball, playing the ball away or knocking the ball over the end line. If the players with the ball are able to control the ball in the opposite buffer zone with three touches on the ball, they get to go again in the next round. If the players with the ball lose the ball, they join the defenders in the next round. The last player with a ball wins.

With 15 players you can play this game 5 times to have each player have a chance starting as a defensive player and each player has 4 chances starting as an attacking player.

Variations:

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Coaching Points:
Not only doesn’t this activity work on speed dribbling but also it’s great for shielding, turns, change of pace and direction, as well as excellent fitness work.

Focus:
Technical Dribbling, Tactical Movement with/Without The Ball, Physical Stamina, Physical Quickness/Speed