Foosball
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 10+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- supply of balls
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- 2-4 groups of 2-3 players join together by holding on to a pinnie
- defenders can only move sideways and have to stay linked
- on coach’s command dribblers attempt to get around defenders to the other end line with control of the the ball
- the dribbler must return to the start if tagged by a defender
- each time a dribbler traps his ball on the opposite end line he is awarded a point
Variation:
- vary the number of chains on the field
- each group of defenders can only attack inside a designated zone
- start game without balls as a warm up
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- vision
- close control
- attack open space
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