Gears Past the DummyU18 soccer dribbling drill

Walk the ball at the mannequin, then change gears into the target zone. U18, four players.

The drill Gears Past the Dummy in 3D, with 4 players on a green field.
  • U18
  • 14 minutes
  • 4 players

What it trains

Walk the ball at the dummy to freeze the defender, then explode into a live zone and feed the player waiting there before a covering defender catches up.

Two things to watch

  • Approach at walking pace with your head up, reading whether the cover steps in or holds
  • Accelerate 1.5 m before the dummy, not level with it, so your first three strides are already at full speed

The full drill is in the app

All 4 steps and the set-up, playing in 3D. Put your own team's names on it and slow it down to suit your session.

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