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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones
- Footballs
Setup
- Area: 30x30 yard grid marked with cones, with a 2-yard safety zone marked on each side.
- Team Blue: 1 blue outfield player (Dodger) starts at one end of the grid.
- Team Red: 4 red outfield players (Kickers) start dispersed evenly around the outside of the grid, one per side, holding footballs.
- Equipment: Cones marking the 30x30 yard grid boundary, cones marking the 2-yard safety zone on each side of the grid, footballs held by the Kickers positioned outside the grid.
Instructions
- On the coach's signal, Dodgers sprint from one side of the grid to the other.
- Kickers aim to hit Dodgers below the hips using accurate passes.
- If a Dodger is hit below the hips, they switch roles and become part of the Kickers.
- Repeat until all Dodgers are tagged or a set time elapses.
- Ensure safety guidelines are followed throughout the drill.
Coaching Points
- Prioritize proper warm-up and hydration.
- Emphasize communication between players.
- Encourage players to gradually increase intensity.
- Focus on hitting targets with accuracy and power.
- Move quickly and unpredictably to avoid being hit.
- Monitor players' responses and adapt strategy.
- Reinforce safe and appropriate tackling techniques.
- Highlight good body positioning and focus.
- Ensure drill is both enjoyable and relevant.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Decrease the width of the grid to increase pressure.
2. Allow Kickers to move freely inside designated zones.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the width of the grid for more space.
2. Limit the number of Kickers or restrict their movement.
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