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Traffic Lights

"Traffic Lights" is an imaginative and dynamic drill that combines ball mastery with fun and interactive gameplay, suitable for players of all ages. Set within a 30m x 20m area, each player has a ball and dribbles around the area, acting as their "car." The coach plays the role of the traffic light, giving various commands that the players must respond to with specific actions. This drill encourages players to focus on ball control, agility, and listening skills, all within a playful and engaging setting.

Key Points

  • Setup: A 30m x 20m area where each player has a ball.
  • Players: Individual players with one ball each.
  • Objectives: Improve ball control, enhance agility, develop listening skills, and encourage creativity.
  • Rules:
    • RED light: Stop (Sole of foot on the ball).
    • GREEN light: Go (Dribble).
    • Windscreen Wipers: Dribble with the ball between the inside of both feet.
    • Traffic Jam: Players stop the ball, sit on it, and pretend to honk at the car in front.
    • Petrol: Dribble to an outside cone and perform toe-taps.
    • Race Car: Dribble fast for 10 secon
    • U-Turn: Perform a skill move in the middle zone (Pull Push, Side Roll, Feint, Scissor).
  • Duration: 10-15 minutes
  • Coaching tips:
    • Encourage the use of the sole of the foot for stopping and controlling the ball.
    • Promote creativity by asking players to come up with their own commands.
    • Keep the atmosphere fun and engaging to maintain players' interest and enjoyment.
  • Variations:
    • Introduce more complex commands as players become more comfortable.
    • Add a competitive element by timing certain challenges or creating a point system for executing skills correctly.

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Drill Layout

Traffic Lights

Benefits

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