Group Tag
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 2 groups
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
Description:
- one player from each team carries a ball trying tag a player from the other team
- once a player is tagged the tagger passes (throws, volleys etc.) the ball to a teammate who then becomes the tagger
- team that has all players apply a tag first wins
Variation:
- specify how players must run (backwards, sideways, hop on one leg etc.)
- adjust size of grid depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- deception
- setting up defender
- change of speed & direction
- close control
- vision