Knock Out # 1
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 5-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Ball Control
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball
- grid (15yds by 20yds)
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- players dribble inside the playing area
- taggers carry the ball with their hands and attempt to knock everybody’s ball out of the grid
- if a player’s ball gets kicked out, he stays out of the game and dribbles around the grid until the round is over
- switch taggers after each round
- fastest group of taggers wins
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, sole, left or right foot only etc.)
- vary number of taggers
- players who are out of the game practice juggling
- taggers must try to throw their ball and hit the other player’s ball- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- agility and balance
- deception
- setting up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protecting the ball
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