Race Tag
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- all players inside the grid with a ball
- one hunter enters the grid without a ball and tries to win the ball from another player and passes it to a
- teammate around the grid to complete the sequence (next the teammate gives the ball back to the player who
- lost it and enters the grid to win the ball from another player to repeat the sequence)
- hunters cannot tag the same player twice in a row
- player who receives a pass now becomes the hunter
- teams switch roles when all hunters have tagged a player inside the grid
- team to complete the task the fastest wins
Variation:
- play with 2 hunters inside the grid
- hunter must try to knock out a player’s ball while keeping his ball close
- 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
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
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