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Exercise 1 - (Gaps Across The Grid)

Setup

Two Rows of Cones 10 Yds by 5 Yds. 

Forming A Gap every 10 Yds. 

2 Players Start on The First line "Gap" Together Side by Side With Ball

Each player with a ball, standing a couple of yards apart.

 

Variation 

Form two or three lines, as required. "Based on The #s)

Reminder: No lines that players are standing waiting there turn. 

Important: Once exercise commence  the group of players work for set amount of time or reps. The variation is based on level of group. 

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Action

Players work dribbling the ball on 1 step keeping the ball close so that he or she touches it every step at pace. The players stop at 1st gap and work the ball individually for a set amount of reps or until trainer/coach commands to go forward on the dribble to next gap. The next group is right behind stopping and starting either on reps or coaches command. 

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Tips

The bigger the group the more players and spacing you add. Work this into warm-ups and either fitness or basic Ball Mastery introduction. Increase the level of fitness, and technical demands...