Suitable sized square in relation to the number of players. Smaill square (soccer locker) placed in one corner with balls inside. All players bar one (Pac-Man) begin the game without a ball.
The coach can begin as Pac-Man or select a player to be the Pac-Man with a ball. Aim for the Pac-Man is to kick the ball and hit the players below their waist. If a player is hit, they collect a soccer ball from the soccer locker and become a Pac-Man too. Encourage players to keep their head up when running, and strike the ball using their laces.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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