⚽ HOW TO teach under-6s to dribble!⁠ ⁠ One of the biggest challenges when coaching very young players is helping them understand how to keep the ball close while dribbling.⁠ ⁠ From my experience working with thousands of children, simple, relatable progressions paired with engaging visual cues are key to building this foundational skill.⁠ ⁠ A brilliant way to start is by asking the children to imagine the football is ‘super-glued’ to their hands.⁠ ⁠ Give them a task to complete while keeping the ball glued to their hands. This helps develop their awareness and body coordination.⁠ ⁠ Once they’re confident, challenge them to ‘super glue’ the ball to their feet instead.⁠ ⁠ This approach helps children grasp that dribbling is about maintaining close contact with the ball, not kicking it away.⁠ ⁠ When coaching kids aged 5, 6, and 7, it’s less about technical instruction and more about capturing their imagination and keeping them engaged. ⁠ ⁠ Save this reel, try it at your next session, and ...