Hunter Pair Tag
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- players dribble inside playing area
- on coach’s command two players (hunters) knock their balls out and stay connected by holding hands
- hunters now attempts to knock out balls within 30 seconds
- hunter with the most points wins
Variation:
- hunters score a point by tagging a player
- hunters score a point by putting their foot on top of a ball
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- change of speed & direction
- close control
- protect ball
- vision
- deception
- set up defender