Team Knock Out
This is one of many U8 soccer passing and dribbling drills that you can use to help your players improve as they are having fun.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 2 groups
- good supply of balls
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- all players from one team dribble inside the grid
- players of the other group around the grid attempt to pass and hit the the player’s balls on the inside
- if a ball is hit, the player with that ball has to dribble around the grid one time before he can rejoin the game
- switch roles after 3-5 minutes
- group with most hits wins
Variation:
- vary number of balls for group on the outside
- specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, left or right foot only etc.)
- specify how players must pass (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- weight of pass
- accurate passes
- change of speed & direction
- shielding the ball
- protecting the ball
- vision
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