Soccer dribbling drills
Dribbling drills a player can do in the backyard or garage, each with a video clip, steps and a count.
How coaches assign drills- 8 drills
- All with no partner needed
- Every drill has a video clip
- 5–12 minutes each
8 soccer dribbling drills
Dribbling0:54Toe Taps
FixesSlow, heavy feet and losing the ball when you look down
- 5 min
- Ages 5–18
4 rounds of 30 seconds with a short rest between, 4–6 days a week
Dribbling0:27Sole Rolls
FixesStiff touches and only being able to move the ball forward
- 5 min
- Ages 5–18
4 rounds of 30 seconds with a short rest between, 4–6 days a week
Dribbling1:00Inside-Outside Dribble
FixesUsing only one part of one foot and big touches that run away
- 8 min
- Ages 6–18
8 rounds of 30 seconds (in place and moving, each foot), 3–5 days a week
Dribbling0:59Cone Dribbling
FixesBig touches that knock over cones and a weak foot you avoid
- 10 min
- Ages 6–18
4 slow warm-up runs, then 6 timed runs through the cones and back, 2–4 days a week
Dribbling0:57Cruyff Turn
FixesGetting stuck when a defender blocks your path
- 10 min
- Ages 7–18
Walk-throughs, then 10 Cruyff turns with each foot, 2–4 days a week
Dribbling1:08Step Over
FixesDefenders reading which way you will go
- 10 min
- Ages 7–18
Walk-throughs, then 10 step overs each way, 2–4 days a week
Dribbling1:03La Croqueta
FixesGetting stuck in front of a defender with no way past
- 10 min
- Ages 8–18
10 slow walk-throughs, then 30 croquetas at a cone (15 each way), 3 days a week
Dribbling1:09Elastico
FixesDefenders reading which way you will go
- 12 min
- Ages 10–18
10 slow walk-throughs, then 30 elasticos at a cone (15 each foot), 3 days a week
How to use these soccer dribbling drills
Dribbling problems these drills fix
- Big, heavy touches that run away from the player.
- Only using the strong foot.
- Looking down at the ball the whole time.
- Running straight into defenders with no move to get past them.
Each drill has a short video clip, numbered steps and one result to count, like touches in 30 seconds.
Where to start
- Start with toe taps, sole rolls and inside-outside touches. They build the soft, quick touches every move needs.
- Add cone dribbling to keep the ball close at speed.
- Learn one move at a time: the Cruyff turn and the step over first, then La Croqueta and the elastico.
What you need
- A ball that fits the player's age and a flat patch of grass, a driveway or a garage floor.
- Four to six cones for cone dribbling. Shoes or water bottles work too.
How many reps and how often
- Five to ten minutes of ball mastery every day beats one long session a week.
- Do every move with both feet. Walk it slowly first, then speed up until you lose the ball once in a while.
Soccer dribbling drills FAQ
What are good soccer dribbling drills for beginners?
Start with toe taps and sole rolls. Both keep the ball in one spot, work both feet and fit in a small space, so kids as young as 5 can do them.
How can I get better at dribbling a soccer ball at home?
Pick two ball mastery drills and one move and do them for 10–15 minutes most days. Keep the ball close, use both feet and every part of the foot, and go fast enough to lose the ball sometimes. Cone dribbling gives you a time to beat.
What is the easiest soccer move to learn?
The Cruyff turn and the step over are the easiest moves for young players. Learn them walking, then at a jog, then at game speed.
How long should kids practice dribbling each day?
Ten to fifteen minutes a day is enough for most youth players. Short, fast sessions with lots of touches build more skill than long, slow ones.
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Assign soccer drills to your team
Use the drills in this library or make your own. Coaches assign them as homework between practices, and players open each drill on their phone, do it and check in when they finish.
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Pick drills or make your own
Start from the soccer drills in this library, copy one and change it, or write your own with steps, a YouTube video, your own photos and videos or a link to read. Then assign it to the whole team or to certain players and set how many days a week.
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Players do them at home
Players open the drill on their phone, watch the video or read the steps, do the drill and check in when they finish. They can upload a video of their work too.
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Players log a result
A drill can have one result to track, like strikes out of 30. Results stay private to the player and their family, and players earn XP and levels as they keep checking in.
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The coach sees who did it
Coaches see who has checked in on each drill and can react or reply to a player's check-in.
Assign soccer dribbling drills with Bravara Reps
Coaches assign drills to the team or to certain players. Players check in from home, log a result and earn XP as they go.
