Ball Chase
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 7+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Ball control
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- each player with a ball
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- attacking players (red) try to dribble their ball into defending player (blue) ball
- when a defender’s ball is hit the first time, he picks up his ball and avoids the attacker’s ball with the ball in his hands
- if a defender is hit the second time, he must leave the grid and practices juggling until the end of the round
- switch roles after 3-6 minutes
- team to eliminate most players within time frame wins
Variation:
- attacking players try to dribble their ball into defending player ball to be awarded a point for their team (defenders stay on the grid and keep dribbling their ball; switch roles after 3-6 minutes and compare scores to determine the winner)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- no shooting/passing allowed
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
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