Stuck in the Mud
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball except for the tagger
- grid (15yds x 20yds)
- supply of cones
- pinnies
Description:
- game of tag with 2 taggers
- all players dribble a ball except for the taggers
- taggers carry a pinnie with which they apply a tag
- if a player is tagged, he picks up his ball and opens his legs
- teammates can unfreeze a tagged player by making a pass through their legs
- taggers win if they tag all players within 2-4 minutes
- switch pair of taggers
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- vary number of taggers
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- close control
- head up
- attack the open space
- change of speed & direction
- agility and balance
- accurate passes
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