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Dribbling & Beating DefendersBall Control Under PressureFoundationalIntermediateAll AgesWarm-UpFocused Drill
Stop and Go Burst
10-15 minutes Solo, Partner, Group 1 ball, 3 cones per player or line
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Goal
Master the ability to go from full speed to a dead stop and back to full speed instantly with the ball under control.
Setup
Place two cones 10-15 yards apart in a straight line.
Drill Instructions
1. Start at the first cone and dribble toward the second cone at 70% speed. 2. When you reach the halfway mark, use the sole of your foot to stop the ball completely dead. 3. Pause for one second to freeze the 'defender.' 4. Explode forward with a big touch and sprint past the second cone.
Coach Tip
Keep your knees bent and stay on your toes so you are ready to explode the moment after the pause.
Avoid
Stopping the ball with the side of the foot; use the sole for a cleaner 'dead' stop.
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Setup
Place two cones 10-15 yards apart in a straight line.
Drill Instructions
1. Start at the first cone and dribble toward the second cone at 70% speed. 2. When you reach the halfway mark, use the sole of your foot to stop the ball completely dead. 3. Pause for one second to freeze the 'defender.' 4. Explode forward with a big touch and sprint past the second cone.
Goal
Master the ability to go from full speed to a dead stop and back to full speed instantly with the ball under control.
Coach Tip
Keep your knees bent and stay on your toes so you are ready to explode the moment after the pause.
Avoid
Stopping the ball with the side of the foot; use the sole for a cleaner 'dead' stop.
Watch the Drill
Court diagram coming soon
Listen to your Coach
Coach Carter
A short spoken walk-through of this drill.
Ready to train?
Add this drill to your Active Drills to start tracking time and progress.
AI Coach feedback
Upload or record a clip of yourself on this drill and your AI coach will spot what's working and what to fix next.