Overview
- Any player from upper-elementary through high school who wants to build a stronger technical base
- Players looking to level up their individual ball control and dribbling accuracy
- Players who want sharper dribbling decisions in real matches
Objectives
- Get a cleaner first touch
- Learn how to beat a defender off the dribble
- Build a smooth flow from dribble straight into an accurate finish
- Lock in your technique with rhythmic, back-to-back reps
Setup
This is a foundational drill: one attacker dribbles past a mannequin defender, then buries a calm, accurate finish.
１）Mark out a 20m×20m area and set a starting spot
２）The player starts on the ball from the starting spot and begins dribbling
３）Beat the mannequin (or cone), using left-and-right steps to get past it
４）Once you reach the shooting zone, put an accurate finish on goal
５）Collect the ball and go again — on your call, crank up the speed or try a different move each time
See the coaching points & progressions
Visualize the movement on an online tactics board,
and share it with your players and staff.
⚽ See the full drill on TATIBO →
Free · No app required