Crab Walk Soccer
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- supply of balls
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- players with a ball dribble inside playing area
- 3-4 players move around in crab position (sitting with weight supported by hands and feet)
- crabs switch roles with dribblers if they knock the dribbler’s ball out of bounce
- players to finish the activity as a dribbler wins
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- vary number of crabs
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control