Progression Try adding more gates with a time restriction so the players have to dribble faster to get through all the gates. This will ultimately put pressure on them and it will be harder to begin with to control their ball. In contrast you could try only having 3 gates in a smaller area so the kids are more likely to bump into each other and therefore good control on the ball, looking up and changing direction are very important to this football coaching drill. Coaching Points -> Make sure the kids use little touches and demonstrate what happens if you kick the ball too far in a game. -> Make sure the kids use the inside and outside of their feet while dribbling - not their toes. -> Demonstrate every turn that you use and show the players how this could work in a game situation. -> Make sure the kids change direction frequently and keep their heads up to see where they are going and ensure they do not bump into anyone.
Progression Try adding more gates with a time restriction so the players have to dribble faster to get through all the gates. This will ultimately put pressure on them and it will be harder to begin with to control their ball. In contrast you could try only having 3 gates in a smaller area so the kids are more likely to bump into each other and therefore good control on the ball, looking up and changing direction are very important to this football coaching drill. Coaching Points -> Make sure the kids use little touches and demonstrate what happens if you kick the ball too far in a game. -> Make sure the kids use the inside and outside of their feet while dribbling - not their toes. -> Demonstrate every turn that you use and show the players how this could work in a game situation. -> Make sure the kids change direction frequently and keep their heads up to see where they are going and ensure they do not bump into anyone.
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