Math Game
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- players dribble inside the playing area
- when coach calls out a number like “4”, all players form a group of 4
- all players must have their ball at their feet at all times
- last group to get together does a fun exercise (squat jumps, jumping jacks etc.)
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- players carry the ball in their hands as a warm up activity
- when coach calls out a number all players leave their balls behind, find another one and then dribble to form a group
- when coach calls out a number all players perform a specific move and then dribble to form a group
- when coach calls out a number all players dribble around one of the cones and then dribble to form a group
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- awareness
- communication
- agility and balance
- change of speed & direction
- close control
- soft touches
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