Sheldon Tweedie - Dribbling Program

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#1
The In ‘N’ Out
by
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1m
explore different ways to dribble with the

outside, inside, or sole of the foot.
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Start where the player is in the diagram and
make your way in and out of the cones.
When you reach the end, turn around the
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Distances:
- 1m between each cone
- About 10 - 12 cones is fine
Sets and Reps:

1. Perform three variations (Up and Back)
2. 30 sec rest if you wish to achieve fitness
Below is a link to the video explanation: as well. 1 min rest if your focus is soley
on improving dribbling
3. Perform 4 sets
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Drill
Drill#1
#1
The In ‘N’ Out
The Aim:
When performing the “In ‘N’ Out” our
objective is to maintain close ball control
throughout the circuit whilst dribbling
at speed. This drill will force you to have
quick feet to adjust to poor touches and
1m
explore different ways to dribble with the

outside, inside, or sole of the foot.
How to:
make your way in and out of the cones.
When you reach the end, turn around the
cone and make your way back with the
same variation.
Variations:
- Right Foot
- Left Foot
- Both Feet
- Ball Rolls
Distances:
Sets and Reps:

1. Perform three variations (Up and Back)
Below is a link to the video explanation: as well. 1 min rest if your focus is soley
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Drill#2
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The Zig Zag
The Aim:
When performing the “Zig Zag” we are
6m looking to replicate a game situation where
you are dribbling, approach a defender and
need to turn away. Always important to use
the outside of your foot around the cones
to ensure you protect the ball.
3m
How to:
zig zag through the circuit going on the
outside of the cones throughout the circuit.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- 6 steps across, 3 steps forward
Sets and Reps:

1. Perform the drill.
as well. 1 min rest if your focus is soley
3. Perform 6 sets
Below is a link to the video explanation:
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Drill#3
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The Front Zig
The Aim:
“The Front Zig” is a drill which forces you to
6m dribble the ball at speed and then perform
a turn in almost the opposite direction with
enough room to then accelerate again.
Ensure your touches stay close to the cone
when dribbling.
3m
How to:
Start where the player is in the diagram.
Dribble forward one cone, then go back
diagonally. Up one cone, back diagonally.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- 6 steps across, 3 steps forward
Sets and Reps:

as well. 1 min rest if your focus is soley
3. Perform 6 sets
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Drill#4
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The Star
The Aim:
“The Star” is an amazing drill which forces
you to be able to control the ball with both
the outside of your left and right foot at
speed. Make sure when turning you use the
outside of the foot closest to the cone.
After passing the cone ensure you
accelerate back to the middle to continue
the drill.
How to:
Dribble around the middle cone following
the white line. Turn left, perform a figure 8,
come back to the middle, turn left and
continue with the red line. Perform figure 8,
back to the middle and continue with the
green line.
SEQUENCE
Variations:
1. White line - Both Feet
2. Red line - Change the direction you go
3. Green line
Distances:
- 4 steps out from the middle cone
Sets and Reps:

as well. 1:15 - 2:00 min rest if your focus
is soley on improving dribbling
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Drill#5
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The Y
The Aim:
“The Y” is great practice for dribbling at
speed over a greater distance and then
having to swerve direction. On top of that,
you will be reaching a decent speed and
will have to have the ball under enough
control to turn around the cone and
continue to the circuit.
How to:
Dribble at high speed for the beginning up
to the furtherst cone on either side making
5m
sure you cross over creating a figure 8 with

the middle cone on the way back. Repeat
on the opposite side and then dribble at
speed back to the beginning whilst
maintaining control.
Variations:
- Both Feet
- Change the direction you go
Distances:
- 6 steps from start to middle
- 5 steps in each direction for last two
Sets and Reps:

Below is a link to the video explanation: as well. 1:30 min rest if your focus is
soley on improving dribbling
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Drill#6
#1
The Messi Dribble
The Aim:
“The Messi Dribble” is great for practicing
your dribbling at top speed. Ensure that
when you touch the ball you are using just
on the outside of your laces. This will allow
you to direct the ball easier, run faster with
the ball, and turn away if a defender
approaches you.
How to:
Dribble in between the cones until you
reach the end.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- About 20 - 25m
Sets and Reps:

1. Perform 20 reps.
as well. 1:15 min rest if your focus is
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Drill#7
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La Croqueta
The Aim:
“La Croqueta” is Iniesta’s signiture move. The
purpose of this drill is to move the ball
directly across your body onto your other
foot, keeping it away from a defenders
outstretched leg. This almost is a skill move
but I see it used so often when players are
dribbling freely.
How to:
Dribble towards the first gate to the outside
cone. When you reach the cone move the
ball from your outside foot to the inside foot
as quick as possible whilst keeping control
of the ball. After retaining possession of the
ball, perform the “La Croqueta” on the next
gate.
Variations:
- Altrernate the feet you use. (Will have to
rearrange the cones).
Distances:
- Gate = 1m
- Between each 4 - 10m.
- About 4 - 6 gates
Sets and Reps:

Below is a link to the video explanation: as well. 20 secrest if your focus is
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Drill#8
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Ronaldinho Drill
The Aim:
The “Ronaldinho Drill” is one that many of us
may be familiar with. The goal with this drill
is to improve our close control dribbling
using different parts of our feet. Ensure that
you are being creative in your path and not
just running in a circle. Force yourself to
dribble the circuit uncomfortably.
How to:
Dribble into the cones laid out and make
your way around any cone freely. You can
go literally anywhere in the grid, inside,
outside, wherever. Just make sure you are
keeping control of the ball and changing
the direction you go throughout the drill.
Variations:
- Both Feet
- Right Foot
- Left Foot
Distances:
- 1 step away from each cone or so
Sets and Reps:

1. Perform the drill for 30 - 40 secs
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Drill#9
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Slow ‘N’ Fast
The Aim:
The purpose of the “Slow ‘N’ Fast” is to create
a situation where you are dribbling at either
a slow speed and have to accelerate or vice
versa. When you have a larger distance
between cones be sure to take less touches
so that you can go faster. Through the
shorter cones you will want to take smaller
touches to maintain control of the ball.
How to:
Dribble the ball “In ‘N’ Out” of the cones
until you reach the end.
Variations:
- Both Feet
- Right Foot
- Left Foot
Distances:
- Random distances between each cone
- About 10 - 12 cones
Sets and Reps:

as well. 45 sec rest if your focus is
3. Perform 6 sets + (2 of each variation)
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Drill#10
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The Hourglass
The Aim:
“The Hourglass” is a drill that will work on
your ability to be dribbling at speed and
turn greater than 90 degrees. You will need
to be able to have your touch that takes
you around the cone directly towards the
next one without taking your touches too
far out of the grid. Take less touches on the
longer distances, smaller around the cones.
How to:
Dribble straight to the next marker then
turn diagonally to the opposite side of the
square and repeat. You should be
performing this drill at top speed.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- 6 - 8 steps forming a square
Sets and Reps:

1. Dribble around the square once
3. Perform 4 sets
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Drill#11
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The Dub
The Aim:
“The Dub” is similar to “The Hourglass” but
this time you will be turning a complete
180 degrees and then dribbling to the next
cone. Again, big touches over the longer
distance so you can arrive faster, and lots
of small touches, dropping your shoulder
around the corners, allowing you to keep
control and accelerate away.
How to:
2m Start where the player is in the diagram.
Dribble forward, turn 180 degrees around
the end cone and repeat. When you finish
the circuit be sure to dribble all the way
through at top speed.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- 2 steps between every cone
Sets and Reps:

3. Perform 6 sets +
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Drill#12
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Super Dub
The Aim:
The “Super Dub” is very similar to “The Dub”
but by adding the “In ‘N’ Out” through out
the drill you are forced to accelerate at speed,
turn completely and continue with smaller
touches. Extremely important in this drill to
accelerate out after dribbling through the
cones. If you jog through, this drill is
pointless.
2m How to:
Dribble in and out of the cones starting
on the inside so that you have to completely
turn around the last cone. Then accelerate
to the other side of the next line and repeat.
Great to perform this drill after “The Dub”.
Variations:
- Both Feet
- Start on the opposite side
Distances:
Sets and Reps:

3. Perform 4 sets +
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Drill#13
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The Sole Push Go
The Aim:
4m “The Sole Push Go” aims to work on your
ability to dribble at a cone at speed, control
the ball with the sole of your foot around
the cone and accelerate away. Important
to use both feet throughout the drill and
almost pretend that there’s a defender close
by that you need to quickly work with the
ball with your sole and then explode away.
How to:
4m
Dribble diagonally to the next cone. When

arriving use the sole of your foot to drag the
ball around the cone. After that, dribble to
the next cone and repeat.
Variations:
- Both Feet
- Be creative with the sole drag around the
cone.
Distances:
- 4 steps sideways
- 4 steps forward
Sets and Reps:

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Drill#14
#1
Straight Zig
The Aim:
The “Straight Zig” has the aim to improve
your ability to dribble at speed while
changing direction no more than 90
degrees. In this drill, again, use the outside
of your foot closest to the cones and try
to perform the entire drill at pace. Great
little drill for fitness as well if you want to
play with it that way.
How to:
Dribble forward then cut across behind the
cone. Dribble forward and repeat until you
reach the end cone.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- 4 steps out from each cone making
3 squares.
Sets and Reps:

3. Perform 4 sets
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Drill#15
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Up and Choose
The Aim:
The “Up and Choose” is a great drill for
decision making and having to adjust
your body for whats in front of you. The aim
is to put you in an uncomfortable situation
where you can either go left or right with
a last second decision just like in a match.
How to:
Dribble the ball forward to the first cone.
Do not decide which way you are going to
go until you are at the cone. Then either go
left or right and follow the red or green line
making sure you cut back in on the last
cone.
Variations:
- Dribble to the first cone changing the
foot you use and the part of the foot
Distances:
- 8 steps to first cone.
- 3 steps out, and 3 steps forward for the
next cones.
Sets and Reps:

2. No rest if you wish to achieve fitness
as well. (As soon as you arrive back go
Below is a link to the video explanation: again. 1:00 min rest if your focus is
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Drill#16
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Turns
The Aim:
“Turns” is a great drill to practice the
different types of turns you may use in a
match when approached by a defender
or you are just looking to turn in the
opposite direction.
How to:
Dribble up and back between each cone.
When you come close to the cone use one
of the variations to turn the opposite
direction and repeat.
Variations:
- Both Feet
- Hook Turn, Inside Cut, Outside Cut,
Step Ons, Step over to turn etc.
Distances:
- 8 steps between each cone
Sets and Reps:

1. Perform at least 4 different variations
4 times.
3. Perform 2 sets
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Drill#17
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RD 2 Weave
The Aim:
The “RD 2 Weave” focuses on your ability to
dribble in a tight area and then explode into
open space whislt keeping control. Here we
are looking at the opposities, close control
throughout “RD” into a long range weave
where you have to completely change the
type of dribble you perform.
How to:
Make your way through “RD”. Once you have
exited “RD” explode out to the middle cone
of the three, cut around the cone and
approach the next cone on the inside whilst
maintaining close to top speed.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- “RD” | Random
- 10 - 15m for the next cones
Sets and Reps:

2. No rest if you wish to achieve fitness
as well. (As soon as you arrive back go
again. 1:30 min rest if your focus is
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Drill#18
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RD 2 Messi
The Aim:
“RD 2 Messi” is extremely similar to “RD 2
Weave” but this time we are looking at the
close control throughout “RD” into a long
and high speed “Messi Dribble” through the
cones. Again, forcing you to take small
touches through “RD” into longer and less
touches throughout the dribble.
How to:
Make your way through “RD”. Once you have
exited “RD” explode with the ball and
dribble “In ‘N” Out”/”The Messi Dribble”
through the cones until you reach the end.
Variations:
- Both Feet
- Change the direction you go at the cones.
Distances:
- “RD” | Random
- 5m between each cone for 20m
Sets and Reps:

3. Perform 4 sets
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Drill#19
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Free Zig Zag
The Aim:
“Free Zig Zag” is the same as “The Zig Zag”
3m but I have increased the distance between
each cone and narrowed it. The purpose
for this is that I want you to dribble with the
ball at speed whilst turning around cones
at top speed. It’s more like you are dribbling
at speed and you reach a defender on the
6m
outside of the cone, you touch to the next

and continue without slowing down.
How to:
Dribble with the ball on the outside of the
cones until you reach the end using the
outside of your foot closest to the cones.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- 3m out, 6m forward
- Exact same as diagram for amount of
cones
Sets and Reps:

as well. 45 sec rest if your focus is soley
3. Perform 8 sets
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Drill#20
#1
Double T
The Aim:
“Double T” is a drill which is a combination
of longer length dribbling, 90 degree turns,
and 180 degree turns. Ensure that when you
turn around the cones you are taking lots of
small touches and slowing down. Across the
longer distance I need you to take less
5m
touches and keep control of the ball.
How to:
3m 3m Dribble through the gate and turn one
direction. Cut across the cones performing
1m half a figure 8. Continue straight and
perform a quick “In ‘N’ Out” whilst keeping
your speed. Keep dribbling straight around
the last cone, and then dribble through the
gate back home.
Variations:
- Both Feet
- Change the types of turns and “In ‘N’ Out”
your perform
Distances:
- See Diagram.
Sets and Reps:

https://www.sheldontweedie.com/fgjgnx 3. Perform 4 sets +
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Drill#21
#1
Colour Dribble
The Aim:
The “Colour Dribble” is a drill where you
need another person to yell you colours.
The aim of this drill is to work on your
co-ordination, knowing where colours are,
getting your head up and then executing.
It is key that you react quickly to the colour
that is yelled and get there ASAP.
How to:
Start where the player is in the diagram in
the middle of the diamond. The outside
player yells a colour you dribble around that
cone. Once you have just got around the
cone the next colour is called. Make sure you
go around the middle cone on the way
through to the next cone except if it is
straight ahead.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- 4 steps out from the middle cone in each
direction
Sets and Reps:

1. Perform the drill for 30 secs.
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Drill#22
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The ‘C’
The Aim:
“The C” is a short and sharp drill which will
allow you to complete a lot of repetitions
whilst working on key areas of dribbling.
Being a short circuit, it’s key you try to
keep top speed on the diagonals, and slow
down for your turn.
How to:
8m

Dribble to the outside of the point, cut back
and dribble around the last cone. After that,
continue with the ball on the outside of the
‘C’ and dribble through
Variations:
3m - Both Feet
Distances:
- 3 steps wide
- 8 steps long
Sets and Reps:

3. Perform 12 sets
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Drill#23
#1
Triple-8 Straight
The Aim:
“Triple-8 Straight” is a much longer drill than
the others and is slightly more endurance
based. The goal is to be able to maintain
speed throughout the entire course whilst
keeping control, especially towards the end.
Ensure you use both feet throughout!!
How to:
Complete a figure-8 and then dribble
straight to the next cone, cut and perform
another figure-8. Repeat this until you reach
the end and dribble out.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- 4 steps out from each cone making
3 squares.
Sets and Reps:

3. Perform 4 sets +
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Drill#24
#1
Double Hourglass
The Aim:
The “Double Hourglass” is the same as “The
Hourglass”. The aim is that same as the last,
but this time the larger hourglass forces you
to have less touches across the longer
distance and then immediately turn 90
degrees, keeping control of the ball. It’s
tough.
How to:
Complete one hourglass. Once returning,
repeat but use the 2 further cones as the
replacement for the closer ones making a
larger hourglass.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- 4 steps out from each cone for square at
the bottom.
- About 12 steps to the next cones
Sets and Reps:

3. Perform 3 sets +
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Drill#25
#1
Cut The Pizza
The Aim:
“Cut The Pizza” is again, a lot of figure-8’s.
You can either make this one really small
or big to work on different touches. Always
use the outside of your foot to when cutting
around the cones, cannot stress this enough.
When you are coming around the cones be
sure to get low and accelerate to the next
marker.
How to:
Dribble Straight to the first cone, cut and
create a figure-8 back to the middle cone.
Repeat until you reach the home marker
where you will accelerate through.
Variations:
SEQUENCE - Both Feet
1. White line - Change the direction you go
2. Red line
3. Green line Distances:
4. Yellow line - Small, medium or large pentagon you
decide with a cone in the middle
Sets and Reps:

3. Perform 4 sets
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Drill#26
#1
Round ‘N’ Round
The Aim:
“Round ‘N’ Round” is a circular drill around
a pentagon. The aim for this drill is to
dribble around the pentagon as quick as
possible whilst maintaining control. Really
use your hips to turn the corners, get nice
and low and stay as close to the cones as
possible.
How to:
Dribble around the pentagon. When you
arrive back to the starting point, turn and
dribble back around the pentagon until you
come back to the beginning.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- Create a Pentagon
Sets and Reps:

3. Perform 6 sets +
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Drill#27
#1
Round ‘N’ Out
The Aim:
The purpose of the “Round ‘N’ Out” is to
maintain close ball control whilst dribbling
around a circle. It puts you in an
uncomfortable situation where you must
accelerate around the circle whilst staying
as close as possible to the cones performing
sharp turns with the outside of your feet. On
top of that you are also forced to accelerate
and deaccelerate when entering and exiting
the “In ‘N’ Out”.
How to:
Follow the white line where the player is
shown dribbling around the circle
connecting with the red line performing half
the circle. Then meet the green line and
accelerate out of the area.
SEQUENCE Variations:
3. Green line
Distances:
- 1 Step for In ‘N’ Out. Create a Pentagon.
Sets and Reps:

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Drill#28
#1
RD Round
The Aim:
The “RD Round” is the same as the “Round
‘N’ Out” but with the “RD” in the middle.
Again, I’m looking here to see if you are able
to dribble the ball around the circle at speed
and then change your focus to a short and
shapr “RD”. Two completely different styles
of dribbling merged into one drill, forcing
you to stay focused on maintaining control
of the ball
How to:
Follow the white line where the player is
shown dribbling around the circle
connecting with the red line performing half
the circle. Then meet the green line and
accelerate out of the area. If unsure about
“RD” see Drill #8.
SEQUENCE Variations:
3. Green line
Distances:
- “RD” | Random
- Create a pentago around “RD”.
Sets and Reps:

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Drill#29
#1
Up ‘N’ Round
The Aim:
“Up ‘N’ Round” is a drill which is working on
your ability to dribble at your absolute top
speed, slow down and perform a quick “In
‘N’ Out” before returning to your top speed.
Throughout this drill the goal should really
be, can you accelerate to top speed and
slow down before the cones, but on top of
that have the ability to accelerate as quick
as possible as soon as finishing your “In ‘N’
Out”.
How to:
Dribble to the outside of three cones.
Perform the “In ‘N’ Out” and then dribble
back home through the gate.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- 10 - 15m out
- 1 step between each cone at the top
Sets and Reps:

3. Perform 6 sets +
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Drill#30
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Up, Up, Up
The Aim:
“Up, Up, Up” looks to see whether you can
adjust to what’s in front of you. Each cone
is a different distance apart forcing you to
be mentally switched on and know the
exact type of touch you need for the
upcoming figure-8.
How to:
Perform a figure-8 around the closest cone,
the next closest, and then the furtherst.
Follow the diagram if confused.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- Close Cone: 3 steps
SEQUENCE - Medium Cone: 6 steps
1. White line - Far cone: 9 steps
2. Red line - Form a diagonal line with the cones
3. Green line
Sets and Reps:
3. Perform 4 sets (2 each side)
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Drill#31
#1
Let It Run
The Aim:
“Let It Run” is a great skill to have as it allows
Wall or Person you to let the ball roll past your body. With a
slight drop of the shoulder to the opposite
way, it creates space between you, the
defender, and the ball. Important to
accelerate away once you have faked the
opponent.
How to:
Play the ball against the wall or a player.
When the ball is arriving back to you, drop
your shoulder towards the wall and let the
ball roll past you towards the far cone.
Dribble aroudn the far cone back to the gate
and repeat.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- 5 Steps for the gate
- 10 - 12 steps for far cone.
Sets and Reps:

1. Perform the drill - 10 reps
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3. Perform 3 sets +
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Drill
Drill#32
#1
Bounce ‘N’ Round
The Aim:
“Bounce ‘N’ Round” is great as it is similar to
Wall or Person a game situation where you receive the ball,
take your first touch away, approach a player
and must turn away. Be sure to make this
entire movement quick and sharp. Do not
slow down until you have your break.
Nothing great comes easy.
How to:
Play the ball against the wall or a player.
When the ball is arriving back to you, take
your touch towards one of the cones.
Dribble around the cone, come back to the
centre and repeat.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- Any distance to the wall
Sets and Reps:

1. Perform the drill - 10 reps.
Below is a link to the video explanation: 3. Perform 3 sets +
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Drill
Drill#33
#1
Figure 8
The Aim:
“Figure 8” is extremely simple but effective.
I am taking the simplest form from most
of these drills and making it as one. Lots of
small little touches around the cone, bigger
touches between the cones to increase your
speed.
How to:
8m
Perform a figure 8, simple.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- 4 - 8 steps between each cone
Sets and Reps:

1. Perform the drill - 8 reps.
3. Perform 3 sets +
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Drill
Drill#34
#1
The Diamond
The Aim:
“The Diamond” is one of those ones where
you need to reach top speed along the
diagonals and be able to maintain control
and perform a sharp turn around the end
marker and continue your dribble. Get down
nice and low before accelerating so you can
really push off your back foot.
6m
How to:
Dribble around the diamond, simple. Once
you finish the diamond run through and
2m rest.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- 6 steps to middle cone, 2 steps out
- 12 steps to end cone
- See Diagram
Sets and Reps:

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Drill
Drill#35
#1
Advanced Diamond
The Aim:
The “Advanced Diamond” works again on
your ability to perform a figure-8 but this
time there are different distances. 1 short
and one long forcing you to adjust to what’s
in front of you. Remember to have the
appropriate touches for the cones that are
in front of you, get nice and low on the turns
and accelerate away.
How to:
Dribble to one side of the middle cone,
perform a figure-8 to the side cone, the next
one too and then finish by cutting and
dribbling home. Best to see Diagram
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- 6 steps to middle cone, 2 steps out
SEQUENCE - 12 steps to end cone
1. White line - See Diagram
2. Red line
3. Green line Sets and Reps:
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Drill
Drill#36
#1
Lightning Strike
The Aim:
The “Lightning Strike” is a fast paced drill
which you must complete as quick as
possible. Try to not slow down much when
coming around the cones and keep the ball
close to you in those situations. Adjust
your touches to what’s in front of you.
How to:
Dribble the ball to the outside of each cone
until you reach the end. See Diagram
Variations:
- Both Feet
- Rolls across the middle section
Distances:
- 6 steps forward, 2 to the side 1st cone
- 4 steps forward, 2 to side from middle,
second cone
- 6 steps forward in line with first cone
Sets and Reps:

3. Perform 10 sets +
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Drill
Drill#37
#1
The Boomerang
The Aim:
“The Boomerang” focuses on a different
aspect of dribbling which is using the sole
of your foot to perform a sole drag. It is key
that when you perform the sole drag around
the cone that you immediately accelerate
to the next cone as if you had just beaten a
defender.
How to:
Dribble inbetween the far gate. When you
reach the middle of the two cones you want
to use the sole of your foot to get around
the back cone and then push the ball to the
next gate
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- Create middle cone. 5 steps in each
direction creating a triangle.
- 1 Step for the gates.
Sets and Reps:

1. Perform the drill for 2 reps.
2. 1:00 minrest if you wish to achieve fitness
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Drill
Drill#38
#1
Triple Triangle
The Aim:
The “Triple Triangle” is another drill that puts
you in an uncomfortable situation with
some small touches mixed with some
longer distances as well. My biggest
emphasis here is to ensure that there is a
change of pace between the “In ‘N’ Out” to
the straight line dribble. Super important.
How to:
Perform an “In ‘N’ Out” and then approach
the next line of cones in your direction.
From there, perform another “In ‘N’ Out” and
turn on the last cone. Repeat.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- Create middle cone. 5 steps in each
direction creating a triangle.
- 1 Step for the gates.
Sets and Reps:

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Drill
Drill#39
#1
Touch ‘N’ Go
The Aim:
The “Touch ‘N’ Go” looks at your ability to be
running with the ball at pace, touch the ball
around a cone (player) and meet with the
ball on the opposite side with the same sort
of speed. Ensure your touch is weighted so
that you do not have to change your sprint.
How to:
Dribble with the ball around the outside of
the square. When you come around 1-2m
away from the cone touch the ball past the
cone and meet with it on the otherside.
Repeat on every corner until arriving home
where you can either finish or touch it back
the opposite way and perform one more
rotation.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- 6 - 10 steps forming a square
Sets and Reps:

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Drill
Drill#40
#1
Up, Stall, Fall
The Aim:
“Up, Stall, Fall” works on your ability to have
6m larger touches around a cicle with a straight
line run. You will also, again, need to judge
how quickly you are running and slow down
before the top cones before returning
home. Work on your ability to figure this
out, how fast you need to be going, how
3m
big do your touches need to be etc.
How to:
Dribble around the outside of the
pentagon. When you reach the top cut
across to the outside of the other cone and
return home staying as close as possible to
the cones from the pentagon.
Variations:
- Both Feet
- Rolls across the top
Distances:
- Create a Pentagon
- 3 steps forward, 6 steps apart from each
other for top two cones
Sets and Reps:

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Drill
Drill#41
#1
The 4
The Aim:
“The 4” is looking at a lot of little weaves
in between cones. Can you have as
little (less) touches as possible through the
weaves and the same as the others around
the corners. Small touches as you approach
the cone but make it sharp.
How to:
Weave your way through the circuit, must
see diagram. When you reach the middle
cone with the red circle around you must
dribble around that cone to reach the final
marker. Be creative there, doesn’t have to be
just touches around the cone.
Variations:
- Both Feet
- Change the direction you go, will have to
move the cone
Distances:
- 4 steps between each cone through the
middle
- 8 steps for either cone left and right
- 4 steps for middle cone
Sets and Reps:

https://www.sheldontweedie.com/sjkdas 3. Perform 6 sets
DRIBBLING
Drill
Drill#42
#1
The Messi Weave
The Aim:
“The Messi Weave” is a fantastic drill for
practicing your dribbling at high speeds
whilst changing direction. Do not slow
down during this drill, ensure you hold a
fast pace throughout the run whislt keeping
control of the ball and looking up.
How to:
Dribble on one side of the cones, staying as
close as possible to the line as possible
using any part of your foot. When you get to
the last cone you finish.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- About 20 - 25m
Sets and Reps:

1. Perform 20 reps.
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Drill
Drill#43
#1
Into The C
The Aim:
“Into The C” is a drill where you need to
keep the ball as close as possible when
weaving through the C. Be fluent in your
dribbling, make sure you change feet where
needed rather than just using the same
foot throughout the entire drill.
How to:
Look at the Diagram.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- Create a C with 5 cones
Sets and Reps:

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Drill
Drill#44
#1
C-Line
The Aim:
“C-Line” is the same as “The C” but with an
added “In ‘N’ Out”. Again this is to just throw
you off a little bit and force you to adjust
to the situation that’s in front of you. Feel
free to make the cones either one step or
create a “Messi Dribble” off the back of
completing the C.
How to:
Dribble the ball on the inside of the C. Turn
around the last cone and dribble forward
into the “In ‘N’ Out”.
Variations:
- Both Feet
- Change what you do through the “In ‘N’
Out”
Distances:
- Create a C
- Decide your distances for the “In ‘N’ Out”
Sets and Reps:

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3. Perform 8 sets + (4 each side)
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Drill
Drill#45
#1
The Invert
The Aim:
“The Invert” is a drill working completely on
your ability to perform a turn around a
cone greater than 90 degrees. It’s what the
whole circuit is and again is forcing you to
build up some speed then bang, turn etc.
Get low and accelerate after each turn.
How to:
Dribble straight along the outside of the
square. Cut around the cone head to the
outside of the middle then continue to
come back outside the square. Repeat on
the opposite side.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- 8 steps to form a square
- Put a cone in the middle
Sets and Reps:

3. Perform 6 sets +
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Drill
Drill#46
#1
The Cane
The Aim:
“The Cane” is the “In ‘N’ Out” with an extra
cone at the end. Again, I’m trying to throw
you off a little bit making you take a lot of
smaller touches and then explode into a
long distance dribble. On the way back you
1m
also must watch your speed, the types of

touches you take. Make sure it’s a smooth
transition from the long dribble into the
“In ‘N’ Out”.
How to:
Perform the “In ‘N’ Out” through the cones
until you reach the last cone. Then explode
out to the outstretched cone, dribble
around it, return and perform the “In ‘N’ Out”
until you arrive back home.
Variations:
- Different type of control through the
“In ‘N’ Out”
Distances:
Sets and Reps:

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Drill
Drill#47
#1
The Anchor
The Aim:
“The Anchor” is again another “In ‘N’ Out”
but this time I am trying to throw you off
with a fast paced curved dribble. Continuing
to practice your ability to keep control of
the ball when you explode out of corners
1m
and short sharp touches. Don’t go easy here,

give 100% or it’s pointless.
How to:
Perform the “In ‘N’ Out” until you reach the
3m
final cone. Then accelerate out to either

side, cutting around the first cone, turning
around the next and then sticking close to
the cones around the bottom of the Anchor.
2m
Once finished return to the “In ‘N’ Out” and
dribble through.
Variations:
- Different type of control through the
“In ‘N’ Out”
Distances:
- 1 step for “In ‘N’ Out”
- See diagram
Sets and Reps:

https://www.sheldontweedie.com/3wfvls4 3. Perform 6 sets
DRIBBLING
Drill
Drill#48
#1
Straight 2 Go
The Aim:
“Straight 2 Go” is a drill I created to really
improve your ability to keep control whilst
changing pace. Along the straights really try
to hit top speed making it difficult for
yourself to slow down before reach the
cone. Obviously make sure you can perform
the drill properly though.
How to:
Dribble with the ball between the gate until
you reach the inside of the square. Once
inside dribble to the next corner, around the
cone repeating.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- 8 steps to form a square
- 1 step diagonally out from each corner
to form gates
Sets and Reps:

3. Perform 4 sets +
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Drill
Drill#49
#1
Reaction Dribble
The Aim:
The “Reaction Dribble” requires you to have
someone with you who can yell which
direction you need to take the ball. The aim
is for you to be dribbling at top speed and
react to which way the person yells out. Just
like in a game, you need good reactions and
good control to match.
How to:
Dribble straight through the cones until
your partner yells out a direction to turn.
When it is called, immediately turn that
direction and explode out for 5m or so.
When the direction is called turn with the
ball in the square you are in at that time.
Variations:
- Both Feet
Distances:
- 4 steps to form 5 - 6 squares
Sets and Reps:

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Drill
Drill#50
#1
The Highway
The Aim:
“The Highway” requires you to dribble
literally as fast as you can until you reach the
end gate. Here we are looking to improve
your ability to dribble whilst sprinting and
keeping control of the ball. Do not just kick
it 40m and chase. Keep it somewhat close to
you at all times.
How to:
Dribble with the ball all the way to the end.
Do no exit the Highway.
Variations:
- Both Feet
- Right Foot
- Left Foot
Distances:
- 1 - 2 steps wid
- 15 - 30m long
Sets and Reps:

3. Perform 8 sets +
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Drill
Drill#51
#1
Side 2 Dribble
The Aim:
“Side 2 Dribble” is a great drill especially
for players who play in the wide area. The
aim is to work on dribbling sideways and
then be able to explode out into a sprint
with the ball. Requires you to really shift
1m
your body and the ball.
How to:
Dribble/Roll the ball to the first cone. When
you reach this cone quickly turn and face
forward accelerating to the next cone where
you will finish
Variations:
- Both Feet
- Change the way you approach the
sideways dribble
Distances:
Sets and Reps:

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Drill
Drill#52
#1
The House
The Aim:
“The House” has the aim to incorporate as
many of the aspects as possible we have
worked on into one drill. It has straight lines
sudden change of direction, curves etc.
3m
Use what you have learnt from the other

drills and apply it here.
3m
How to:
3m 3m
Way too hard to explain... just follow the
diagram.
Variations:
- Both Feet
7m - Change the direction you go
Distances:
- See Diagram
Sets and Reps:

3. Perform 4 sets +
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