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Ball-Handling·Starter·U12+
Partner Tag Dribble
Train protect-the-ball under live pressure with peripheral vision.
Players
Individual
Court
Half or full court
Time
10-20 min
Equipment
Ball, Cones
Description
Train protect-the-ball under live pressure with peripheral vision.
The constraint
Both players dribble in a 12x12 area; try to tag partner's non-dribbling shoulder.
CLA principle
Live affordance: protect ball + perceive opponent simultaneously.
Coaching points
- Ball on opposite side of defender.
- Body between defender and ball.
- Head up always.
Common mistakes
- Turning back to opponent.
- Losing dribble while looking up.