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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Plastic hoops
- Four different colored tapes per hoop
Setup
- Area: Open space, no fixed boundaries, goalkeepers positioned 5 yards apart
- Group: 2 yellow goalkeepers, facing each other 5 yards apart
- Coach: 1 grey coach positioned beside the pair, nominating hoop colors and tossing the hoop into the air between the goalkeepers
- Equipment: 1 plastic hoop per pair with 4 different colored tapes attached at equal intervals around its rim
Instructions
- The coach nominates a color.
- The hoop is tossed into the air so that it rotates.
- Goalkeepers attempt to catch the hoop one-handed at the nominated tape color.
- Rotate pairs and repeat with varying colors.
Coaching Points
- Maintain proper catching technique.
- Communicate effectively.
- Establish a steady rhythm and good coordination.
- Keep feet shoulder-width apart and maintain set position.
- Stay light on your feet when moving.
- React quickly to the hoops.
- Increase intensity gradually to challenge fitness and focus.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Increase the distance between pairs to eight yards.
2. Require a specific catching hand depending on the color called.
3. Incorporate movements like jumping or side shuffles before catching.
Make it easier:
1. Reduce the distance between pairs to three yards.
2. Allow catching with both hands.
3. Use a slower rotation of the hoop.
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