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Grid 10x10
Numbers 18+
Ages: 9+
Balls: 6

1) Run across and place ball down about 1 metre in front of player on other side of grid.
2) Player straddles ball - picks it up - holds it close to back shoulder - runs low across to other side of grid - places ball 1 metre in front of next player.
3) As above but roll ball in gently rather than place down.

COACHING POINTS

Bend knees and getlow.

Straddle the ball.

Pick up and place down with two hands.

Pick up in a flowing motion, do not stop.

Change lead shoulders between left and right.

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Hit and Spin:

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Wrestle the ball:

In pairs, in a 5 x 5 m grid

Pupils roll the ball to their partner who gathers it up. The first pupil runs and tries to take the ball from their partner.

Change after the ball is successfully defended or wrestled away.

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1 vs 1 Ball Retention:

The ball carrier walks up to the defender and turns away to present the ball to their own team.

The defender should try to turn the ball carrier and keep him facing away from support.

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Pick and Place:

Players form a single file, pick up a ball, run a few meters and then places the ball down before heading towards the next ball.

The balls are placed at random in the grid area.

The second player starts out when the first player has placed down the first ball, and so on.

Players rejoins the end of the line after placing down the last ball.

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