King Of The Castle
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Possession
Field Preparation:
- b2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- teams try to keep possession by throwing the ball to each other
- each team has a designated target player (blue shorts – red shirt)
- teams score one point by connecting 7 passes without losing possession and two points if the team’s target
- receives a pass
- players are allowed to take two or fewer steps with the ball
- change of possession is when a pass is intercepted, ball drops to ground or players takes too many steps
- players cannot wrestle the ball from opponent
- rotate target players
Variation:
- play with 2 or 3 balls simultaneously
- players pass the ball with their feet
- players pass the ball by volleying (drop kicking) it to each other
- passer must call out the receiver’s name before making a pass
- teams score only by passing to the target player
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- disguise
- first touch
- protect the king
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