Set up a box or rectangle with cones. Size as required for players attending. Give all players a ball. Ask them to move/dribble around the box,trying not to bump into each other. Using as many touches as they can with all parts of their feet. But keeping the ball under close control. Now ask them to move/dribble around the box,trying not to bump into each other.Using a different skill, such as pulling the ball backwards, sideways,step overs, any other skill.Trying to keep the ball under control all the time. Progression.Now use any skills to move/dribble but ask a player/players as required to dribble with their ball and try to get in the way or bump the other players ball away. Now ask the players to BE CAREFUL. To try and move the ball as fast possibly sprint with the ball 1-2 meters, stop,control change direction or turn around dribble with a skill and then repeat OR dribble for 1-2 meters, move fast with the ball 1-3 meters and repeat, changing direction but staying within the box.( Note change of tempo/speed/direction Progression Possibly add a couple of shadowing or blocking defenders progressing up to tackling to make it feel game like. Progression. Pair players, one ball between them.Repeat the drill but involve passing and running off the ball to support
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