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Square Dribbling Race
Dribbling
Players: 4Area: about 15×15 mAge: U-7Time: 15 min
Setup & rules
- Each player stands at their starting point and starts on the signal
- Dribble around the cones; the race ends when you get back to your starting position
- Rank the finishing order
Progressions
- At first, both the player and the ball go around the outside of the cones
- Next, the player goes outside while the ball goes inside the cones
- Change the direction of rotation or the parts of the foot allowed
Kazu's notes FROM THE COACH
A competitive dribbling race to build enjoyment.
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I'm Kazu — a youth football coach in Japan since 1995. These are sessions I actually use, shared from the Japanese coaching site I have run for years (Junior Soccer College). I also write a free weekly newsletter on how children learn the game.