Use a few different color cones/markers to create 3 ‘gates’ in the line: 1 in the middle and 1 at each end
One dribbling player starts with the ball on one side of the line
One defending player starts on the other side of the line
Soccer Dribbling Dueling Lines Drill: Execution
The aim of the drill is for the dribbling player to dribble the ball through one of the 3 gates
The defensive player must try and tackle them at any of the gates
The dribbling player must move left and right with the ball to try and create space at one of the gates, where they can then try and dribble through
The drill runs for 1 minute or until the dribbling player dribbles through the gate
The players then reverse their roles
Coaching tips:
Encourage the dribbling player to use both feet to shift the ball left and right
Encourage the dribbling player to try different tricks and skills to create space
Encourage the defending player to stay low to the ground so they can turn quickly
Progressions & variations
Create more or fewer gates in the line, to make it easier or more difficult for the dribbling player, respectively
Make the gates smaller or wider to make the drill easier or harder for the dribbling player, respectively
Dribbling player has to pass the ball through the gates when they get near to them, instead of dribbling through them
Place 1 ball at each gate (3 balls total); the dribbling player starts without a ball and must feint and move to try and run to one of the gates to dribble the ball through
