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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones to mark the playing area
- A soccer ball for each player
- One larger or differently colored central ball
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard grid marked with cones
- Team Red: 1 red outfield player starts on one side of the grid, each with a ball at their feet
- Team Blue: 1 blue outfield player starts on the opposite side of the grid, each with a ball at their feet
- Equipment: Cones marking the 20x20 yard grid, one soccer ball per player positioned at each player's feet, one larger or distinctively coloured ball placed in the centre of the grid
Instructions
- Players alternate turns attempting to kick their ball to hit the central ball.
- The goal is to move the central ball towards the opposite team's side.
- The game ends when one team successfully knocks the central ball across the opposing team's boundary line.
- Encourage spontaneous play and let the game flow naturally.
Coaching Points
- Foster a positive, encouraging atmosphere.
- Develop spatial awareness within players.
- Focus on enjoyment to ensure session relevance and engagement.
- Promote basic kicking technique and participation.
- Use the game to teach, minimizing explicit coaching.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Increase the playing area size.
2. Use weaker foot only.
3. Reduce the size of the central ball.
Make it easier:
1. Decrease the playing area size.
2. Move the central ball closer to one team to start.
3. Allow players to take two consecutive turns.
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