Pinnie Tag
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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
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- taggers carry a pinnie with their hands with which they must try to tag other players
- if hit, player picks up pinnie and is “it”
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- taggers are allowed to throw the pinnie
- only taggers without a ball
- regular game of tag without balls
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- vision
- acceleration
- close control
- soft touch
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