Juggling Activity
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 4+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Ball Control
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- players juggle inside playing area (every other touch must be with weaker foot)
- on coach’s command players settle the ball with their weak foot and dribble until coach says “Juggle!” again
- player whose ball goes out of bounce does 10 squat jumps etc.
Variation:
- same as before with the strong foot
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- body mechanics
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- close control
- focus