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Warm-Up Dribbling Drill with Chasing Game

Organization

• Setup: Create a 20x15 meter square with players who have a ball in the middle, and players without a ball outside the square.

• Objective: The drill begins with ball control exercises, progressing to a fun chase game that encourages dribbling under pressure.

Instructions

1. Ball Mastery: Players inside the square start with basic ball mastery drills like toe taps, inside-outside touches, and quick turns to build control.

2. Chasing Game:

   • On the coach’s signal, the game begins with one player in the middle dribbling.

   • This player passes the ball to an outside player and steps out of the square.

   • The outside player receiving the ball now dribbles inside the square, while the previous player becomes the “chaser.”

   • The chaser tries to tag the dribbler, who must keep control of the ball and find another player to pass to and switch roles.

   • If the chaser tags the dribbler, the tagged player must do 10 jumps before rejoining the game.

Coaching Points

• Dribbling Control: Encourage players to keep the ball close with small touches to maintain control under pressure.

• Quick Transitions: Players should be ready to switch from dribbling to chasing and vice versa, enhancing their reaction time and focus.

• Decision-Making: Dribblers need to be aware of their surroundings and decide quickly whom to pass to.

• Body Position: Emphasize low, balanced body positions to change direction quickly while dribbling.

Progressions

1. Add More Chasers: Begin with one chaser and gradually add more for extra challenge.

2. Limit Touches: Restrict dribblers to a certain number of touches before they must pass to an outside player.

3. Add a Time Limit: Set a time limit for players to make the pass, encouraging them to move quickly.

Questions for Players

• "How can you keep control while looking for an open player?"

• "How does your body position help you change direction quickly?"

• "When’s the best time to pass to avoid the chaser?"

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