In a 15x20 yard grid, set up 5 to 7 triangles (three cones about 2 yards apart). All players with a ball must dribble through the triangle in order to score a point. Coach: Have players keep count of how many points they score in 30 seconds or a minute. Repeat, asking the players to beat the score by one or more points. You can also ask them to dribble with their favored foot
What surface to use?When exiting a triangle how fast should we go? How to stop the soccer ball at each triangle? When and how to turn at the triangle? Where should the eyes be looking?
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