Opposite Poles
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- each player with a ball
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- if a player comes within a yard of a player from the other team they must perform a move and accelerate into space for 5 yards away from the opposing player with control of their ball
Variation:
- specify which move players must perform
- if a player comes within a yard of a player from the other team they must perform a move and accelerate and
- dribble around one of the outer cones
- if a player comes within a yard of a player from his own team they swap balls and accelerate into space for 5 yards
- play with only one team where players can perform sequence with any player on the grid
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
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