Cones or any kind of markers can be used as an alternative.

1. x2 Sets - Two feet in the spaces, focus on quick feet.

2. x2 Sets - Side to Side. 

3. x2 Sets - Right foot only in the spaces, followed by left foot only in the spaces

4. x2 Sets - Sprint to the furthest cone/space, backwards side to side through the cones/spaces. Sprint forward. 

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#1 Inside U:

(R)Drag/Inside 

(L) Inside Forward/Drag 

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#2 Outside U:

(R)Drag/Outside /Inside.

(L) Drag/Outside/Inside.

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#3 Sole of the foot Square

(R) Drag Forward, Drag Right

(L) Drag back, Drag Left

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Coaching Points - Eyes on the ball, Body Position, Various parts of the foot to keep the ball close and under control.

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Square 5x5. Player works on various moves inside the square. Trainer/Team mate holds up a cone or points a direction. The player reacts after the move and accelerates through that side of the square. See example.

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 #1 - Step Overs

 #2 - Scissors

 #3 - Drag Cruyff Turns

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Coaching Point - Keep the Ball close to your feet, shift your body weight to throw off the defender and make the move/skill believable, create space, change of speed.

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Progression - Trainer/Team mate can stand behind the player so that he has to look over his shoulder and scan, see whats around him.

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Advancement on the above - Player Dribbles into the square this time. Works on a move/turn inside the square. Trainer/Team mate holds up a cone or points a direction. The player accelerates through that side of the square. See example.

 

 #1 - Step Overs

 #2 - Scissors

 #3 - Drag Cruyff Turns

 #4 - Inside Outside

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Coaching Point - Dribble in to the square slower,  Ball close and under control, Quick Movement/Move/Turn, Accelerate out of the square at speed, Ball under control.

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Receive a pass from the outside, turn (use various turns) Play out the opposite side. (Repeat)

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#1 - Cruyff Turn

 #2 - Step Over

 #3 - Drag Cruyff Turn

 #4 - Drag Back

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Progression - Have the opposite player sneak up behind the player to ensure that he looks over his shoulder. He then plays a pass back to his team mate as opposed to turning.

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Coaching Point - Scan over your shoulder as you receive,  In line with the ball before it arrives, step into the line of the ball, quick turn, weighted pass.