Activity
Dribble dash
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Dribbling
Dribble dash
Learning Outcomes
Improve close ball control while dribbling
Develop speed dribbling with tighter touches
Enhance coordination, balance, and footwork
Practise changing direction quickly while keeping the ball close
Build awareness of space and other players
Description Of Activity
Each student starts with a ball in an open space.
On the teachers signal Dash!, students dribble quickly to a designated line, cone, or zone.
Students must keep soft, controlled touches while moving at speed.
After reaching the target, they turn and dribble back.
Repeat with different distances, directions, and speeds.
Variations
Zig-Zag Dash: Dribble through a line of cones.
Gate Dash: Dribble through random gates placed around the area.
Weak-Foot Dash: Dribble using only the non-dominant foot.
Time Challenge: How many dashes can they complete in 30 seconds?
Dash & Change: Teacher calls “Left,” “Right,” “Back,” and players dash-dribble in that direction.
Equipment/Material Required
Footballs (1 per student)
Cones for pathways or gates