Soccer Tip

Vogelsinger Warm Up Dribbling Drill

Activity (warm-up) Ages 8-15     Nutmeg Competition

Mark off a rectangular area and have the team find a buddy.  One buddy from each pairs stands with the legs about two feet apart spread out in the area.  The other partner needs to have a ball.  The players should start to dribble around and on the coaches signal they have to dribble/pass through as many “gates” as possible.  Play for 30 seconds and then switch roles.

Progressions: Specify how the players must dribble.

Coaching points: Can the players keep their head up to see an open gate?