Doctor Tag
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Ball Control
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- play with two or three designated taggers who dribble a ball
- once a player gets tagged he must hold/cover that area of the body that was tagged with his hand
he keeps on dribbling avoiding other tags - if players are tagged a second time they now must hold both (tagged) spots
- if the player is tagged a 3rd time, the player must go to the outside of the grid and perform an
- exercise such as 20 toe touches, 2 or more juggles, 10 tick-tocks or dribble around grid once before rejoining the game
Variation:
- play with one or two designated taggers without a ball
- play same game as above where all players try to tag one another
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- close control
- awareness
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
- vision
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