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Figure-Eight Dribbling (Tight)

Weave the tight eight fast, ball glued to your feet. Smaller, quicker touches, round each pole close, and keep control at speed.

Live animationDRI
Duration
5 min
Total drill time
Players
1
Recommended
Pitch
30 × 30 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U9-U10
Any format

Setup & instructions

As the base, but tighter poles and faster. Emphasise small, quick touches, tight turns around each pole, and keeping control at speed. Build the speed as control holds.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Small, quick touches
  • Round each pole tight
  • Both feet, both surfaces
  • Control at speed
  • Head up between touches

Common mistakes

  • Touches too big at speed
  • Rounding the poles wide
  • Losing control on the turn
  • Head down at pace

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Even tighter, one surface only
  • Add a skill move at each pole
  • Race a partner on a mirror course

Regressions

  • Full-size loops, slower (the base drill)
  • Bigger loops still
  • Walk the pattern
Equipment
Poles×2
Audience
U9-U10

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