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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- One ball per player
- Cones to define the 20x20 yard area
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones
- Group: 1 player spaced evenly across the area with a ball
- Equipment: Cones marking the corners of the 20x20 yard area
Instructions
- Players dribble within the area using small, controlled touches.
- On command, players imitate their chosen animal's noise and actions while maintaining ball control.
- Encourage loud and exaggerated animal impressions.
- After a brief period, return to focused dribbling.
- Repeat the animal imitation and dribbling sequence as needed.
Coaching Points
- Encourage players consistently.
- Emphasize space awareness and keeping their own area.
- Focus on close control and using different parts of the foot.
- Prioritize player enjoyment and fun.
- Facilitate over instructing - the game should teach.
- Ensure the session is age-appropriate and all players are active.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the playing area to challenge dribbling control in tight spaces.
2. Introduce specific dribbling moves to perform when imitating animals.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the playing area for more space.
2. Allow players to walk with the ball instead of dribbling.
3. Direct players to slower-paced animal movements for easier control.
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