Dribbling - zig zag main drill
Player moves the ball forward in a zig-zag pattern by alternating direction with controlled touches. Use this as a main dribbling drill to practise close control and direction changes.
Equipment
BallTraining cones
Coaching points
- Use controlled touches to change direction
- Keep the ball close during each turn
- Stay low and balanced when changing direction
- Maintain rhythm while moving forward
Common mistakes
- Touching the ball too far away
- Slow or wide turns
- Losing balance during direction changes
- Inconsistent rhythm
Action video
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
60 seconds
Repetitions
4 × 2 sets
Touches
40
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