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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Cones
- Balls
Setup
- Area: 20x20 yard area marked with cones, adjust size as needed
- Team Blue: 2 blue outfield players (Robbers), each with a ball, spaced out dribbling inside the main area
- Team Red: 2 red outfield players (Cops), without a ball, starting inside the 3x3 yard Police Station zone
- Equipment: Cones marking the 20x20 yard boundary, plus cones marking a 3x3 yard Police Station zone and a separate 3x3 yard Prison zone inside the main area, one ball per Robber
Instructions
- One 'Cop' exits the 'Police Station' to tag 'Robbers' by kicking their ball out.
- 'Robbers' run to 'Prison' if tagged twice; they have two lives each.
- Tagged 'Robbers' remain in 'Prison'.
- The current 'Cop' sends out another 'Cop' after tagging two 'Robbers'.
- Continue until all 'Robbers' are in 'Prison', then switch roles.
- The team catching all 'Robbers' fastest wins.
Coaching Points
- Maintain close ball control.
- Use disguise and quick turns.
- Keep head up for awareness.
- Stay positive and be decisive.
- Focus on foot speed and acceleration.
- Execute the right dribbling technique for the situation.
- Encourage use of both feet.
- React and change direction swiftly when necessary.
- Allow players to make decisions and provide guidance.
- Refine individual technical skills through the activity.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Increase area size for more space.
2. Allow 'Cops' to tag more 'Robbers' before returning.
3. Decrease 'Robbers' lives to one.
Make it easier:
1. Decrease area size for less space.
2. Allow 'Robbers' three lives.
3. Start with fewer 'Cops'.
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