Instructions

• Prospect lines up in a two point stance with a soccer ball placed on the start line

• Prospect starts at own discretion. Timer begins when prospect dribbles ball off start line

• Prospect dribbles in a straight line from start to the first cone (6 yards)

• Prospect must successfully dribble the ball around each of the ten cones

• Prospect dribbles in straight line from last cone to finish line (5 yards)

• Time is recorded when prospect crosses finish line

• Prospect gets 2 attempts, only best time will be recorded and used

Measures: Dribbling, Touch, Control

Measurement Units: Seconds (sec). Displayed to the nearest hundredth of a second. 0.00

Measured by: Laser timer system

Why it’s important: The Slalom Drill is perhaps the oldest and most recognized soccer drill. Used by youth clubs all over the world to teach the fundamentals of ball control and dribbling, this drill measures a prospect’s ability to move in a quick and controlled manner with the ball. It involves using various parts of the foot to maneuver the ball skillfully, showing a prospects ability to keep possession and navigate through tight spaces. A prospect with strong dribbling skills has the ability to take on defenders, beat them with quick changes of direction, and create goal-scoring chances.