Duck Duck Goose
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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:
- each player with a ball
- cones to mark off area
- 5-8 players max per station
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- the fox dribbles around the outside of the circle tapping each child on the shoulder or head saying “duck” for each player
- once the fox says “goose” and taps the next child, he dribbles as quickly as he can around the circle
- the “goose” then chases the fox in the same direction the fox is dribbling
- if the fox reaches the gap left by the goose in the circle and traps his ball before he is tagged, he is “safe” and the goose becomes the new fox
- if the goose tags the fox, the fox must again dribble around the circle
Variation:
- start the game without balls as a warm up
- players dribble in a counterclockwise direction
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- agility and balance
- change of speed & direction
- close control
- explosiveness
