Children will start when the Coach shouts 'Hungry Hippos' Children will then run into the middle and collect 1 ball at a time and take it back and put it in their goal. Once all balls have ran out, they can then go and take 1 from the other teams goals.
Progress onto dribbling the ball and not using their hands at any point.
Grown ups must stay close to their child but can gve them some space if they are more than capable.
Children must use their eyes to make sure they dont bump into anyone.
Children must use little touches on the ball to keep the ball close when dribbling.
Progress onto using different parts of their feet to driblle with.
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