Dribble Slalom Head To Head

Objective

• -Dribble at speed under control
• -Change direction with close touches
• -Add competition to warm the group up

Setup

1. 1Two identical slalom lines of six cones.
2. 2Teams split behind each line with a ball each.
3. 3Finish line marked five yards beyond the last cone.

How to play

1. 1First player of each team races through the slalom and back.
2. 2Tag the next player who goes when the ball arrives.
3. 3First team to complete all players wins the round.

Progressions

• +Weak foot only
• +Add a skill move at the final cone

Regressions

• -Wider cone spacing
• -Remove the race element

Variations

• -Relay with a finish at a mini goal
• -Timed individual personal bests

Common mistakes

• -Kicking the ball ahead and chasing it
• -Cutting cones out to go faster
• -Only using one foot