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Dribbling & Beating DefendersBall Control Under PressureWeak FootIntermediateFoundationalU9-U10Warm-UpFocused Drill
Zig-Zag Dribbling - Sole Roll Focus
5-10 minutes Solo, Partner, Group 1 soccer ball, 6-8 cones
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Goal
Maintain close control and keep a rhythmic pace while completing the zig-zag course without hitting any cones.
Setup
Place 6-8 cones in a zig-zag pattern, spaced 5 yards apart at 45-degree angles.
Drill Instructions
1. Dribble normally toward the first cone. 2. Upon reaching the cone, use the sole of your foot to roll the ball across your body toward the next cone. 3. Continue the pattern, switching to the other foot's sole at each corner to change direction.
Coach Tip
Keep your eyes up between rolls and use soft, controlled contact to pull the ball across your body.
Avoid
Avoid taking heavy touches that push the ball too far ahead of your stride.
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Setup
Place 6-8 cones in a zig-zag pattern, spaced 5 yards apart at 45-degree angles.
Drill Instructions
1. Dribble normally toward the first cone. 2. Upon reaching the cone, use the sole of your foot to roll the ball across your body toward the next cone. 3. Continue the pattern, switching to the other foot's sole at each corner to change direction.
Goal
Maintain close control and keep a rhythmic pace while completing the zig-zag course without hitting any cones.
Coach Tip
Keep your eyes up between rolls and use soft, controlled contact to pull the ball across your body.
Avoid
Avoid taking heavy touches that push the ball too far ahead of your stride.
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.