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Two teams try and score by running the ball into their opponent's scoring zone and stopping the ball dead.

Rules are:

1. You can only pass backwards.

2. The defensive players are not allowed to go beyond the line of the ball.

3. Players can run with the ball and tackle.

4. If this game is spoilt by too many tackles, then change the rules to rugby league (the attacking team can have their attack broken down 6 times before having to give possession to the other side).

COACHING POINTS

Players have to dribble the ball when they receive it but can pass once they have started moving.

Very energetic game make sure that players keep moving with the ball. Throw ins are taken by the player throwing the ball to themselves and starting to dribble with the ball.

Encourages players to make good use of the width and depth of the pitch.

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Transition Game:

Station four players in each grid, with one ball per practice.

The white team start with possession of the ball.

Player 1 on the white team passes the ball into the opposing area. The white team can then send two players into the opposing area to defend.

A goal is scored when the blue team makes 5 consecutive passes without an interception.

Repeat in the opposite direction.

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Soccer Cricket:

Make two teams of 6. The coach is the pitcher. He stands in a 5 x 5 yard area 10 yards from the wickets (5 cones in a row). Position one cone 10 yards from the wicket.

The pitcher passes the ball from the mound in the direction of the wickets (line of discs). The batter must kick the ball and then run around the base, back to the wickets. He must be ready to face the next pitch which is delivered as soon as the pitcher receives the ball, passed back from the outfield. The batter continues to bat until he is bowled out (the pitcher knocks down the wicket) or caught by an outfielder. Continue until all batters on the team are out.

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Wingmen:

Played across a half pitch.

The red team have a player outside the dotted lines - to promote the use of width.

The blue team must play inside the middle channel, and score between either of their two smaller goals.

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Width and Forward Runs:

Place 5 cones across the middle of the area, 10 yards in from each sideline. Play 4 vs 4.

The ball is not allowed to travel through or over the discs. The object of the game is to get the ball wide in the near side of the field and attack the flanks of the attacking area.

Although the ball is not allowed to travel over the discs, players may make runs over the discs.

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