DRIBBLING PRACTICES FOR INDIVIDUALS
 Dribbling
practice is mainly about ball control, speed of movement,
balance and confidence and as a result players can practice
on their own with a ball.
Juggling a ball (keeping it off the ground) using head, thigh,
and both feet, and learning to run with the ball under close
control are obvious starting points.
So here are a few more practices that can be used by players
on their own. A key issue is sensible practice, working to
the best of ones ability, fully committed, and serious. Casual
practice will prove unhelpful.
1. Run with the ball (forward)
at pace, using the inside and the outside of one foot, then
changing using the other foot - ensuring the ball does not
go out of control.
2. Running forward at pace,
keeping the ball under close control, stopping quickly, then
moving on, varying the pace of the run.
So it's, run - stop - run - varying speed.
3. Run forward, keeping the
ball on the inside of both feet, then step forward with one
foot and use the other to drag the ball bringing it into line
again.
4. Run forward moving the
ball with the inside then the outside of the right foot. Then
suddenly make a sharp pivot turn, using the outside of the
right foot - almost returning in the opposite direction.
5. Introduce 'feint plays'
By dipping the left shoulder, - then drag the ball with the
inside of the right foot, moving to the right - at pace.
Then alternate by dipping the left shoulder - initially suggesting
a move to the left, but instead make a quick 'flick' movement,
using the outside of the right foot to take the ball to the
right. In both these practices, coaches should insist on tight
control and the use of both feet, moving in both directions.
6. Use the sole of the foot
to move the ball backwards, forwards, and sideways.
Balance is important here, use of the arms, and the standing
foot is a key.
This can be alternated by 'Hopping' on the standing foot,
whilst controlling the ball with the sole of the other foot.
7. Run forward with the ball
stopping dead on a given line. Then backheel the ball a shot
distance, the player swivels round and repeats the skill in
the opposite direction.
8. Jog forward with the ball,
then overstep it with the right foot, leaving the ball level
with the left foot. The body is then directly over the ball.
Then use the inside of the left foot to move the ball half
forward moving the player and ball slightly to the right but
still progressing.
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