Equipment Needed
- One ball per player
Every player needs their own ball
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- Players line up behind a leader (coach or player), each with a ball.
- Use an open area with enough room for the line to move and turn.
Instructions
- The leader dribbles around the space; everyone in line copies their path exactly.
- The leader changes speed, direction, and occasionally stops the ball completely.
- After a minute or two, rotate a new player to the front to lead.
- Keep the line moving without players bunching too close together.
Coaching Points
- Keep the ball within a step of the foot at all times — that's the whole point of the drill.
- Following players need enough space to dribble safely without kicking a neighbor's ball.
- Encourage leaders to use both feet, not just their favorite.
- Rotate leaders often so every player gets a turn.
Variation
Add cones to weave through for the line to follow, or have the leader call out a simple move (stop, turn) for everyone to copy.