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Peter-Schreiner-System© (P-S-S)
Training System for Dribbling and Feinting
Peter Schreiner

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A Good Dribbler Should …

1 … have good body control and balance

… be able to observe and interpret the reactions of the defender

2 (anticipation of the opponent's intentions).

3 … have a good feel for the ball

… master dribbling techniques and feints with variations
4 (technical playing qualities of a dribbler).

5 … have a good timing in the use of feints (time aspect of a feint).

6 … have an excellent orientation (spatial aspect of a feint).

These qualities enable the player to spot

gaps and give him the technique with
which to dribble through two players.

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10 Basic Rules for a Good Dribbler (1)
Preparation: A successful dribbling has to be prepared
1 (a feint) to cause the opponent to react in the wrong way.
(Time advantage)
After the feint the attacker should continue dribbling as
2 explosively as possible. (Don’t loose time advantage!)
10 Basic Rules for a Good Dribbler (2)
The dribbler should observe the opponent's behavior
1 closely in order to be able to react appropriately to the
defender's reactions.
A feint should not be carried out too soon or too far
2 away, for this gives the opponent time to compensate
for his mistake.

The dribbler's center of gravity should be low so that Dribbling should always be necessary and
3 he is balanced and can start to run in any direction 3 serve the interests of the team

Disturb his stable posture of the opponent and cause

Dribbling should not represent a direct
4 him to be in an unfavorable body position which makes it 4 danger of an own goal.
hard for him to react quickly.

A skillful dribbler considers his own strengths when The dribbler should only use feints in matches that
5 and where performing a feint. (Fast Attackers on the 5 one has practiced many times and therefore
wing or good ball handlers in the penalty box) confidently masters.

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Dribbling is only useful or necessary when... There are three typical game situations
for the dribbler:
1 … an attacker has nobody to pass to

… a defender must be moved out of the way The opponent is in front of

2 for tactical reasons. 1 the dribbler.
3 … a shot at goal should be prepared
The opponent is to the side
2 of the dribbler.
4 … it is necessary to play for winning time.

5 … a breakthrough into free space is started

The opponent is at the back
3 of the dribbler.
6 … a 1v1 situation near the goal must be won

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Opponent is in front of the dribbler

Selection of Techniques

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Lots of Repetitions in the Zick-Zack

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Variations of the Zick-Zack Dribbling and Feinting Competition

Passing Sequenz Dribbling and Shooting 1v1 across goal line 2v2 across goal line

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1 v1 with 4 Goals Opponent attacks from the side

Dribbling across the goal line

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Turn with the inside of the foot Turn with the outside of the foot
(protect the ball with your body) (protect the ball with your body)

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Drag-back with the Sole of the foot Opponent is attacking

(quick change of direction) 1 from the side.

Stop your run and

2 protect the ball

3 Shot feint + quick turn back

4 Pass to the teammate

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Same situation Lots of Repetitions in the Comb

1 on the halfway line

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Comb and Coordination Training Opponent is at the back of the dribbler

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Turning when receiving the ball

Sprint toward the ball,

1 to get off the opponent

As receiving the ball,

2 turn towards the opponent

Dribbling towards the

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Exercises – Opponent at the back

Drills with two players Drills for three players

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Competition – Opponent at the back More Gratis Information

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