Dribbling-Race # 2
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs)
Number of Players: 2+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling(1v1)
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- 2-4 balls less than # of players
Description:
- each team starts from their end line
- on coach’s command players sprint to middle and return a ball past their own end line with control
- players that don’t get a ball try to steal one from the other team
- teams get a point for each ball returned to their end line
- play multiple rounds
Variation:
- vary number of balls
- on coach’s command players sprint to middle and take the ball past the end line of the opposing team with control
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- change of speed & direction
- vision
- decision making
- deception
- protect the ball
- close control
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