50-50 Ball
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Basic Information
Age Group (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players 4+
Difficulty Easy
Time 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- cones to mark off area
- supply of balls
- pinnies
Description:
- each team behind its own goal line
- on coach’s command (calls players by name), one player from each side runs to win the ball and
- dribbles it back over own goal line
- opponent tries to prevent this and tries to dribble back over his own line
- coach plays in the game ball
Variation:
- each player from both teams is assigned a number from 1-4
- play 2v2, 2v1, 3v2 etc.
- players must dribble through one of two cone goals on their own goal line to score
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- acceleration
- close control
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