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Football: End Zone Party

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Set out an endzone 5 yards wide from each endline. Play 4 v 4. One ball per group.

The red team is in possession of the ball. The object of the game is to advance the ball to the attacking endzone. A goal is scored when a player dribbles the ball into the endzone and stops the ball with the sole of his foot. No defenders are allowed in this area.

You can choose to make the endzones neutral such that either team can score in both endzones.

COACHING POINTS

Encourage players to take on defenders at every opportunity.

Look for switching of the direction of play in the above progression.

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Figure of 8:

Close control dribbling with the ball. This practice is a good practice to set up as part of a skill circuit where the players pratice lots of variations of dribbling.

Place the cones about 5 metres apart and ask the players to dribble around the cones in a figure of eight as fast as they can.

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Dungeons and Dragons:

Set out as many gates as possible within the area (2 discs, 2 yards apart). Each player has a ball. Group in pairs.

Player 1 must dribble through as many gates as possible in a specified time limit. Player 2 must try and shadow his partner and each time he is able to kick his ball and it hits the ball of his partner, Player 1 loses a point. One point per gate.

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Bull Dog:

Five players start on one end line, each with a ball. One defender is stationed in the middle without a ball.

All players must try to dribble past the defender to the safety of the other side on the coach's call.

If the defending player manages to kick the other players ball out of the area, then that player also becomes a defender. Continue until one attacker remains.

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Drinks Stations!:

The coach calls out any of the four directions: Coke, 7 Up, Sprite or Pepsi.

The players must dribble their ball in the direction that the coach has called.

The coach can introduce other commands such as milkshake - kids do a forward roll, Sparkling water - All players link arms around the coach, Orange juice - all players hop on one leg.

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