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 must complete course as fast a possible without touching any cones

• Time is recorded when prospect crosses finish line

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

Measures: Dribbling, Touch, Control, Game Speed

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

Measured by: Laser timer system

Why it’s important: First developed and used by the DFB (Germany’s national football team) to recognize potential at the youth level, the mountain drill is one of the most accurate measures of a prospects dribbling ability. Dribbling is a fundamental skill in soccer that holds immense importance for individual player performance. Dribbling is a crucial skill for retaining possession of the ball. Prospects who can effectively dribble in tight situations are more likely to evade defenders and keep the ball under control, contributing to their team's ability to keep possession and create scoring chances.