Setup: Mark out islands on the pitch, and a central "Continent" area of cones/obstacles. Procedure: Players keep their own score. Dribble the ball around the cones/obstacles until the coach calls a number, then dribble to an island. The number that the coach calls is the maximum number of players that can occupy an island. i.e. if the number is 4, no more than 4 players can be on any island. If there is already the set number of players on an island, dribble your ball to another island with fewer than 4 players on it. Players who get on an island gain a point. First player(s) to get [7] points wins the game. Note: to avoid players cheating by remaining near to an island: create a central "Continent" of cones and hurdles that players must remain in/dribble around have islands of different colors/shapes. Say "red - 3" or "square - 2" etc. to specify which island(s) players can go to. Variations: (easier) Make more islands (easier) Shout higher numbers, giving more chances to get on an island (harder) Fewer islands (harder) Shout lower numbers
This activity is aimed at beginners/young children and practices dribbling (moving with the ball). Tip: Ensure that: no. circles x called number < total players otherwise everyone wins a point. Feedback: Ball should be in contact with the flat (green) side of the stick Ball should be "at 2âoclock" position Run with your knees slightly bent and back straight Try to look ahead of the ball, not at your feet
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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