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Can you suggest the most fun drills for U10's?

Can you suggest the most fun drills for U10's?

We are looking at continuing from U5's with largely the same squad to now bring in a more fun element to the drills - Some serious but sometimes we just need to mix it up with a few games

Gary ClarksonCoach, England
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Matt MorrisonPlayer, England

Hi Gary,

If you take a look at the Conditioned Games category on Sportplan, this has got some great drills which you can incorporate into your sessions to add a fun element whilst still focusing on progressing skills. The Numbers Game is a great drill to use if you want to bring a competitive but fun edge to your training sessions.

Matt

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Matt MorrisonPlayer, England

Hi Gary,

If you take a look at the Conditioned Games category on Sportplan, this has got some great drills which you can incorporate into your sessions to add a fun element whilst still focusing on progressing skills. The Numbers Game is a great drill to use if you want to bring a competitive but fun edge to your training sessions.

Matt

Numbers Game

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Split your players into two equal teams and have them wait on the sideline opposite the coach who is standing with the ball in hand. Give players on each team a number from 1-5 (higher number if you have more players). The coach then calls out a set of numbers. The players with these corresponding numbers must react to the call and run onto the pitch. The coach kicks the ball into play and the two teams compete to score.

Numbers Game

DESCRIPTION
Split your players into two equal teams and have them wait on the sideline opposite the coach who is standing with the ball in hand. Give players on each team a number from 1-5 (higher number if you have more players). The coach then calls out a set of numbers. The players with these corresponding numbers must react to the call and run onto the pitch. The coach kicks the ball into play and the two teams compete to score.
Gary ClarksonCoach, England

Keeps players on their toes as waiting to be called upon and encourages team play with multiple numbers chosen.

kyle Player, England

and they will think keiker

Gary ClarksonCoach, England

This is one that worked well - Have you a couple more?

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