Dribbling & Beating DefendersBall Control Under PressureIntermediateFoundationalAll AgesWarm-UpFocused Drill

Zig-Zag Dribbling - Freestyle Speed

5-10 minutes Solo, Partner, Group 1 soccer ball, 6-8 cones

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Goal

Maintain high speed while navigating tight turns and keep the ball under control during the final acceleration.

Setup

Place 6-8 cones in a zig-zag pattern, spaced 5 yards apart at 45-degree angles.

Drill Instructions

1. Start at the first cone and dribble toward the second at high speed. 2. Round the cone sharply while keeping the ball close using any turn technique you choose. 3. Explode toward the next cone, pushing the ball out in front. 4. After the final cone, sprint 5 yards to a finish line and jog back to the start.

Coach Tip

Push the ball with your laces to gain ground quickly, and try to peek at the next cone before you reach it.

Avoid

Avoid taking too many tiny touches between cones; try to reach the next cone in as few touches as possible.

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