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OBJECTIVE:

To practise various ball skills.

EQUIPMENT:

One ball per group.

GROUP SIZE:

6-15 players.

AREA:

20m x 20m.

DRILL SET-UP

Three lines face a marker 15 metres away.

DRILL EXPLANATION:

  1. Each of the front players runs around their marker performing a designated skill.
  2. After completing the skill the players hand the ball to the next player in line.

TYPES OF SKILLS:

  • 1st lap: Roll ball and pick up.
  • 2nd lap: Dribble ball along the ground.
  • 3rd lap: Shoulder roll, ball in arms.
  • 4th lap: Rotate ball around trunk.
  • 5th lap: Chip kick and chase.

COACHING POINTS:

• When picking up a rolling ball the players should bend legs and scoop through with their back hands.
• When dribbling the players should use only short kicks and keep control of the ball.

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