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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Balls (one per player)
- Cones (for area and obstacles)
- Bibs (for obstacles)
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard square area marked with cones
- Group: 1 player starts on one side of the square with a ball
- Equipment: 1 ball per player, cones and bibs scattered randomly in the center of the square forming the "octopus" and "tentacles" obstacles
Instructions
- Players dribble across the field, avoiding cones and bibs.
- Encourage players to maintain ball control and move quickly.
- Players should traverse the area within a few seconds to avoid getting 'caught' by the octopus.
Coaching Points
- Encourage players consistently.
- Focus on spatial awareness.
- Emphasize close ball control.
- Ensure the session is enjoyable.
- Use all parts of the foot when dribbling.
- Adjust speed according to the space available.
- Allow the game to teach, minimizing direct interventions.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the size of the playing area.
2. Increase the number of cones and bibs in the middle.
3. Introduce time limits for crossing.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the playing area.
2. Decrease the number of cones and bibs in the middle.
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