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Dribbling drills and games

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The soccer dribbling drills on this page aim to help you coach your players in running with the ball at their feet, beating players with their skill and pace. This is a core soccer skill and we look at the fine details of the techniques required to dribble like the game's best.

We have games and exercises to help your players become master dribblers building from unopposed to opposed situations. The drills can be filtered by age and by type of activity; making it easy to find something for your next session on dribbling.

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Repetition circuit

Two areas, side-by-side, allows for dynamic 1v2 action to develop a wide range of skills.

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Practice: 'Sharks' and 'fishes'

This fun three-part session develops players’ 1v1 skills and increases confidence on the ball.

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Christmas characters

Players select a festive-themed name and then battle for the ball during 1v1s, 2v2s or 3v3s in this exciting game.

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Christmas colours

In this festive practice, players get lots of touches and work on dribbling into space.

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Best grotto wins!

Protect presents from team-mates and try to steal theirs. Youngsters will love the game and learn spatial awareness.

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Run with the ball

Players will enjoy having opportunities to accelerate into space while keeping close ball control.

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Dribbling face to face

This practice encourages attackers to take on opponents with perfect balance, tricks and disguise.

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Defend your castle!

Protect balls from team-mates - and try to steal theirs in a game young players will love.

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Find the colour

In this activity, your players will get lots of touches and work on dribbling into space.

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Dribble via triangles

A chaotic session to develop dribbling skills

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1v1, 2v2, 3v3

A fun session which gives players a chance to express themselves in a low-pressure environment, and encourages teams to bond and support ...

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The 1v1 gate game

A session which helps players understand some tactical elements, while testing them both psychologically and physically

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1v1 duel

The 1v1 duel pitches two players in a tight situation where there can only be one winner. Who has got the determination and skill to claim ...

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The dribbler

Fans around the world love players like Messi and Ronaldo who can dribble and go past their opponent. Players like this who demonstrate ...

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Bumper Cars

Get those soccer brains ticking over with this great game that covers dribbling, running with the ball, accurate passing, changeovers, ...

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Zombie Attack

The focus is on fun, covering dribbling at pace, change of direction, disguise, attacking space.

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Aliens

Run! There’s an alien after you! The focus here is on speed, agility, change of direction, reactions off the ball, timing, accuracy and ...

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Beat two and score

Beat two and score is a dream practice for players who love to show off their skill and dribbling ability. Players must compete to dribble ...

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Mazy Runs

Improve dribbling. A mazy run is used to describe a player beating multiple opponents with good skills.

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Pizza Party

Use this fun game for improving dribbling, disguise and change of direction in 1v1 and 1v2 situations.

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Bodyguards

A fun game with a role playing element that works on shooting, defending and goalkeeping.

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Pick Pockets

This fun session improves running with the ball and dribbling.

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Ghostbusters

Dribbling, close control, turning away from defenders are the coaching points in this fun game

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5 minute technique: Dribbling

This is a great warm-up to get your players ready for a match or training session.

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