Hunter Ball
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball except for hunters
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- on coach’s command hunters try to get possession of the ball first and then pick it up with their hands
- player who loses his ball to a hunter becomes a hunter himself
- last player to dribble a ball wins
- switch hunters
Variation:
- vary number of hunters depending on skill level
- player who loses his ball must dribble around the grid before he can rejoin the game (hunters win if all players are off the grid)
- if ball is lost player switches role with hunter (no tag backs)
- 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
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
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