Different Color Cones
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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:
- in pairs
- each player with a ball
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- different colour cones
Description:
- each pair decides on a leader and follower
- if leader dribbles around a cone his partner has to dribble around the same color cone
- follower cannot dribble around exactly the same cone
- switch roles after 1-2 minutes
- each successful sequence is awarded a point (pair with best score after 2 (4) rounds wins)
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
- same rules as before, leaders perform a specific move in front of a cone
- groups of three or four
- start activity with players carrying the ball in their hands as a warm up
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- vision
- communication
- close control
- change of speed & direction