Bumper Ball
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Basic Information
Age Group:(5-7yrs) (8-11yrs)
Number of Players: 5+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1-3 beach balls or different size/color balls
Description:
- players dribble inside playing area with reg. size ball
- one or two players dribble a beach ball
- objective of the game is to have possession of the beach ball at the end of the game
- players switch balls if a player kicks his reg. size ball against one of the beach balls
Variation:
- specify how players must pass/shoot (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
- vary number of players with a target ball
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- keep ball rolling
- accuracy
- weight of pass
- vision
- protect the ball with your body
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