12 min
3-18 players
Conditioning
Fast ball dribbling athletic drill (U18)
Ideal for pre-season or resuming after the winter break, this easy-to-set-up drill is extremely practical because it allows you to work with a large number of players simultaneously.
Description
You will need a minimum of three players per station for this exercise. The first player stands on the 18-yard line with a teammate, and the third faces them on the halfway line.
The 1st player dribbles as quickly as possible from the 18-yard line to halfway, then passes the ball to their teamma...
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