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Kick Tennis

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Steve, Clayesmore Prep School

DESCRIPTION

2 even teams, 1 team on each side of the grid
Players must kick the ball to the opposite grid, if it lands outside the grid that player is out (kicks must be above head height)
If a player drops a catch they are out, if the ball lands on the ground inside the grid the closest player is out
If the kick is caught the player that took the catch kicks the ball into the opposite grid
Continues until one team has no player’s left

Extras

Modified Rules:
Player that catches the ball goes to ground and plays the ball
After catching the ball must pass 2 times then kick
Have 3 seconds to kick after catching
Make grid bigger or smaller
Try kicking with opposite foot
If catch is made with 1 hand that team gets a player back that was out

COACHING POINTS

Eyes on the ball hands out in front
Get under the ball to catch it
Spread out inside grid
Call for the ball if it’s your catch (Shout Mine)

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