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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- A ball for each player
- Multiple cones
- One bib
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones
- Group: 1 player starts at the edge of the area with a ball at their feet
- Equipment: Multiple cones scattered randomly within the area, one bib hidden underneath one cone, 1 ball per player
Instructions
- Players dribble their ball towards any cone of their choice.
- At a cone, they stop their ball next to it using their foot.
- Lift the cone with their hand to check for the hidden bib.
- If no bib is found, replace the cone and move to another.
- Repeat until the bib is located.
Coaching Points
- Encourage continuous player movement and participation
- Focus on players maintaining close ball control
- Promote spatial awareness in the search area
- Use different parts of the foot to dribble
- Adjust speeds as needed to maintain control
- Let the game guide player learning and enjoyment
- Ensure session remains age-appropriate
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the size of the playing area to increase congestion.
2. Limit the time players have to find the bib.
3. Introduce a second bib for more complexity.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the playing area for more space.
2. Remove some cones to make it easier to locate the bib.
3. Allow players to use two hands when lifting cones.
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