Basic Receiving and Dribbling

Category: Soccer Dribbling Drills

Goal: This basic soccer exercise focuses on receiving skills,
dribbling and feinting skills. Cooperation, head orientation
and timing of passes are also developed by this soccer
exercise.
under U10, U10-U12, U13-U15 Difficulty Level 3
Organisation
Six or eight players are involved in this soccer drill, eight sticks or mannequins are
used and placed as shown. Distances must be considered and created adequately to the
age-group. Players change their positions continuously following their passes. The
soccer dribbling exercise is performed by two balls simultaneuosly. The variations of
the soccer drills must be performed to both directions.
Description
This soccer exercise provides a wide range of variations of feinting skills, turning and
running directions with the ball.
Speed of the performace must be raised gradually.

Set Up

The first receiving is performed by opening behind the stick in position B and D.
After receiving the ball a moderate intensity dribbling (2) to the first yellow stick. In
front of the stick a determined fake is performed to the right (3) and player B passes

the ball (5) to position C. (In the middle fake can be a scissors fake, Zidane fake,
Ronaldo fake, etc)

The first pass (1) is received by stepping inside the stick with a moderate intensity
run. The cooperation and eye-contact between Player A and Player B (C-D) is
essential. The weight of passes are also crucial. The fakes in the middle can be also
varied.

In the middle after the receiving players turn with the ball between the sticks as
shown. Intensity must be raised and reached the maximum of the good quality of
performance.

In the middle after the receiving players turn with the ball between the sticks as

shown. Intensity must be raised and reached the maximum of the good quality of
performance.
Coaching Points

Accuracy and weight of passes are vital

Receiving the balls in correct angle and length

Players should use both feet to pass, receive and dribble the ball

Heads up before passing the ball

Harmonization of passes and movements

Perform the task to both sides

Use both feet and all surface to receive the ball and make fakes

Change pace with the ball

Set Up
Number of players: 6 - 8
Time: 10 - 15 min
Equipment

Small Cones: 4

Balls: 2

Sticks: 8