Knock Out # 2
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 5-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball
- supply of cones
Description:
- on coach’s command two players knock their own balls out of the grid and attempt to knock out everybody
- else’s ball for 30 seconds
- switch pair of taggers each round
- the pair with the most points wins
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
- start activity without balls as a warm up
- only followers dribble a ball
Coaching Points:
- vary number of taggers
- taggers must carry their balls
- mark off a save zone for dribblers to be in for 5 seconds max
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group