Snake Tag
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 7+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- grid (15yds x 20yds)
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- two players hold hands forming a snake
- snake attempts to tag the other players
- once tagged, the player joins one hand with the snake
- snake can only get as big as three links
- once a fourth player is tagged the snake breaks into two smaller snakes
Variation:
- runners must dribble a ball
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- change of direction and speed
- deception
- set up defender
- vision
- close control
- soft touch
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