Tag Game Variations
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball except for taggers
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- coach picks two players who chase everyone else and tag them
- tagged players toe tap the ball 10 times and rejoin the game
- switch taggers every 2-3 minutes
- group of taggers to tag most players wins
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- vary number of taggers
- taggers must touch the ball to score a point
- taggers must win the ball to score a point
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- deception
- set up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- acceleration
- close control
- soft touch
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