Soccer Adviser

Your Virtual Soccer Coach

Follow The Leader Drill

Beginner – Advanced Beginner

youth soccer drills: follow the leader

The purpose of the Follow The Leader Drill, is to help refine dribbling skills while adapting space with no defensive pressure.

Training Equipment Required:
1 Soccer Ball per player, 4 Cones

Duration:
5 mins

How To Perform This Drill
  1. Four or five players divide into lines in a 20-by-20-yard grid (see image)
  2. The player first in line leads and moves through the grid first, followed by the rest of the players while dribbling their balls.
  3. When you give the signal, the person in the back pushes his ball out a few yards in front of the leader, sprints after it, and becomes the new leader.
  4. When your next signal is given, the new last person repeats this action.

soccer adviser logoTIP: Encourage ball control by discussing how the ball is touched by various parts of the foot.

The general space provided should be used properly so that players do not encroach on each other’s space.

Once the players have mastered this drill, let them do it independently without your direction.

Latest Posts

  • Top 10 Best Gifts For Soccer Players: Score Big With These Ideas!

    Are you looking for the perfect gift for a soccer player? Whether it’s for a birthday, holiday or just to show your appreciation, it can be hard to find something that fits the bill. I know because I’ve been in the same situation! That’s why I’ve put together this list of the top 10 best […]

    Read More

  • The Perfect Gifts For A Soccer Coach: 10 Ideas They’ll Love

    Are you struggling to find the perfect gift for your soccer coach? Have you been searching for hours and still not found something that you know they’ll love? I have been in the same situation many times and it’s not always easy to pick out the perfect gift. That’s why I’m here to help! In […]

    Read More