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 SKILL:

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