Cross Country
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- 2 groups
- each player with a ball
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- on the coach’s command players dribble to the opposite end line and back to their starting position
- first group back to its original position is awarded a point
- first group with 5 points wins
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- same game as before with groups on all four sides of the grid (make the grid a bit larger)
- players perform a specific move once they arrive at the opposite end line and then dribble back to their starting position
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- head up
- close control
- agility and balance
- soft touches
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