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5v5 Dribbling Game

Drill Quick Glance
Age: 9+ Field: 30X40
Players: 12+ Focus: DRIBBLING
Difficulty: MEDIUM Time: 20 MINS.
Goalkeeper: YES Team
Rating: 3.96 / 5 Views: 143,436
Published: 4/30/2009 Author: Chris Johnson
Drill Objective

This 5v5 soccer dribbling game is more of a realistic setting to help focus on improving dribbling skills. Because of a large number of players, players are forced to make decisions to dribble, pass, or shoot.

5v5 soccer dribbling game is more of a realistic setting to help focus on improving dribbling skills.
Drill setup
  1. Create a grid that is 30X40 yards.
  2. Divide the players into two teams of 5 field players and one goalkeeper.
  3. Create a goal on each goal line, or use two Pugg Goals on each end line.
Drill Instructions
  1. Players play a 5v5 game with the restriction that the attacking player with the ball must first beat a defender before he can pass or shoot.
  2. This restriction will encourage attackers to dribble and take on defenders.
Drill Variations
  • Remove all of the restrictions and play a standard 5v5 game.
Soccer Drill Titled: 5v5 Dribbling Game
Tagged:
  • DRIBBLE TO BEAT A DEFENDER
  • 5V5 SOCCER DRIBBLING PRACTICE GAME
Published by: Chris Johnson

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