101-P6 · Physical practice · U6–U17
Dribbling Relay Race
Dribbling Relay Race is a physical practice for U6–U17 teams (9 players, 20 × 20 yards) that works on dribbling.
This quick fire team relay race is great to activate players and get the team socially engaged for any session.
Opens in Touchtight Club · 14-day free trial · Card required
0:35 - Age group
- U6–U17
- Players
- 9 players
- Area
- 20 × 20 yards (1/4 Pitch)
- Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- No
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Physical practice
- Coach level
- Beginner (D Licence)
How it's set up
This high-energy relay race is a brilliant way to activate players and boost social engagement, combining competition, agility, speed, and ball mastery, while keeping the intensity high and the group connected. It’s easily adaptable to different numbers and sets the tone perfectly for a fun, competitive session.
Key coaching points
- Sprint speed off the mark to get to the ball
- Close control when dribbling at speed - keep control
- Encourage teammates from the side (social)
Also in the full practice
- The coach-led video (0:35) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
- Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club
Open 101-P6 in Club → 14-day free trial
Run it with your team.
Watch 101-P6 in full, then add it to your next session. It's one of over 1,000 practices in the Touchtight Club library.
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