Dribbling and Take-overs

Take - over drill
Purpose: To practice take-overs while running with the ball.

Procedure: In an area approximately 25X10 yards, two files of players face each other; one of the leading players has the ball. On the coach's signal the player runs with the ball under control towards one side of the next player on the opposite line. As he approaches with the ball, the receiving player performs a take-over and carries the ball on to the next player on the other side, who then takes it from him. The drill continues in this way until all the players have had a turn. Players must use left/right foot take-overs.

Development: (a) On a signal, the take-over player pretends to take the ball but actually performs a 'dummy' manoeuvre, leaving the dribbling player to carry on with the ball. (b) Give points to the group who complete a set number of runs with the ball in the fastest time.