Popcorn Player must try to flip the cones over by bouncing the balls on them. Progress by using different types of balls ie. Tennis, football, foam. Hungry Hippos Multiple teams which aim to have the most cones on their team. Only one player from a team is allowed to go at a time and can only grab one cone. Once all the cones in the middle are gone, they can steal from the other teams. Progressions Different movements Add ball Perform specific turn Time limit Add obstacles
Quick small touches, keep the ball close and controlled Use different parts of the foot/Both (Outside, inside, laces, sole) Scanning to check for space Communicating with teammate Explode away after a turn
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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