Pinnie Tag # 2
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 5+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball except for taggers
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of pinnies
Description:
- all dribblers with a pinnie tucked into their shorts
- players dribble inside the grid trying to avoid getting their pinnie pulled out by taggers
- when players get their pinnie pulled out they become a tagger as well
- last player still with a pinnie tucked in wins
Variation:
- when players get their pinnie pulled out switch roles with the tagger(vary number of taggers)
- taggers must dribble a ball like everyone else
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- soft touch