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Challenging for the Ball Drills

Timing the tackle and winning 50-50s cleanly and safely

5 drills
Core โฑ 10 min

The Patient Jockey

Defender stays on their toes in front of the attacker, delaying instead of diving in, and only chall...

๐Ÿ‘ค U10โ€“U14 ยท ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ 2 players
Skill โฑ 10 min

Block Tackle Pairs

Two players approach a stationary ball and practise a firm, balanced block tackle through the middle...

๐Ÿ‘ค U10โ€“U14 ยท ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ 2 players
Game โฑ 10 min

50-50 Sprint

A ball is rolled between two players who sprint to contest it. Teaches getting low, leading with the...

๐Ÿ‘ค U12โ€“U15 ยท ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ 2 players
Skill โฑ 12 min

Side-On Challenge

Defender runs alongside the dribbler and uses a shoulder-to-shoulder challenge to nudge them off bal...

๐Ÿ‘ค U12โ€“U15 ยท ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ 2 players
Game โฑ 14 min

Delay the Counter

Outnumbered on a fast break, the lone defender must not dive in โ€” instead they backpedal, slow the a...

๐Ÿ‘ค U13โ€“U15 ยท ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ 3 players

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