Team Race
This activity should be used with younger players (U6 and U8). As a result hey will develop good dribbling and ball control skills if instructed well.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- each player with a ball
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- one group on each end line
- on coach’s command groups switch places dribbling across the field
- first team to be on opposite side wins
- play multiple rounds
Variation:
- specify how players must dribble (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
- teams must dribble back and forth (first team back to its original position wins)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- head up
- change of speed & direction
- protect the ball
- vision
- close control
- soft touch
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