WARM UP: Dribble around in 30x30 grid while keeping your head up and finding the space to move into. Chaotic scenario to encourage awareness while dribbling
Grid to be adjusted pending number of players Intensify warm up by adding coniditions, restrictions or playfull stipulations such as only right foot, only left foot, showcasing a skill while dribbling into obsticle/other player, maintaining control of your own ball while dispossesing other players of their own ball. Intended to be made fun but challenging at the same time. No limit on adjustments to exercise and can be modifide to cater to any time constrictions, time freedoms or level of intensity
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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