Triangle Knock Out
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Dribbling
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- cones to mark off area
- supply of balls
Description:
- on coach’s command first player in each line enter the grid and try to knock out somebody’s ball
- once a ball is knocked out, the player retrieves it and the next hunter enters the grid to repeat the sequence
- first team to have each player score a point wins
Variation:
- hunters must dribble the ball and tag a player to score a point
- hunter enters the grid without a ball and must try to win the ball from an opponent to score a point (then next player repeats sequence)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
- change of speed & direction
- close control
- protect ball
- vision
- deception
- set up defender