Circle Run
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- 5-8 players max per station
- 1-3 balls per station
- cones to mark off area
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- player with the ball starts dribbling into the middle of the circle towards another player
- next player then accelerates towards the player with the ball, takes it over and repeats the sequence
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- players perform a move in the middle of the circle and then dribble to next player to lay off the ball
- player must dribble clockwise
- players must dribble counterclockwise
- play with 2 or more balls simultaneously
Coaching Points:
- communication
- change of speed & direction
- acceleration
- close control
- soft touches
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