Sit Tag
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 5+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- regular tag game
- dribblers are safe if they sit down on their ball before being tagged
- only one dribbler is allowed to sit at a time
- if tagged players switch roles
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
- dribbling players are safe if they take the ball in their hands
- vary number of taggers
- taggers don’t have to dribble a ball
- start game without balls as a warm up
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- agility and balance
- contact surface of foot
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
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