Slalom in variable conditions
Goal
Equipment
- Markers
- Cones
- Poles
- Low hurdles
- Hurdles
- Hoops
- 1 goal
- Balls
Preparation
- Playing Area: 15x22 meters / 16x24 yds
- Players: at least 4 + 1 goalkeeper
- Duration: 11 minutes
- Series: 2 of 5 minutes each with 30 seconds of recovery
| Summary | Secondary Objectives |
|---|---|
|
Exercise to train running with the ball at speed and quick thinking |
Running with the ball, Shooting, Ball control, Reaction time, Awareness, Vestibular information, Peripheral vision, Striking the ball, Dribbling, Dribbling with changes in direction, Dribbling at speed, Ball control, Shooting |
Organization
Use the markers to form a 15×15-meter/16×16-yard square. Place various items (e.g., cones, hoops, poles, high and low hurdles, etc.) randomly inside the square. Place a goal defended by a goalkeeper about 7 yards/6 meters from one side of the square. On the side closest to the goal, in the center, use two markers to form a 3-meter gate that serves as a finish line. Divide the players into two equal groups and place them at the two corners of the square furthest from the goal. Give each player a ball.
Description
- At the coach's signal, the first player from each group starts running inside the space occupied by the various equipment.
- The first player to cross the finish line without touching the equipment inside the square can shoot at the goal.
Rules
- If the player touches the equipment inside the square, they must stop.
- Only the first player to complete the slalom may kick the ball.
- The player who scores the most goals wins.
Variations
- Perform the slalom with one foot (strong foot and weak foot)
Coaching Points
- Coach:
- continuously change the position of the objects within the square
- give the start signal when both players are ready
- check that they do not touch any objects while driving
- call out the name of the first player to cross the finish line and shoot at the goal
- Players:
- focus on the quality of your dribbling rather than speed
- analyze the situation to choose your route in the moments before you start
- keep the ball close to your foot so you can change direction quickly to avoid obstacles
- Goalkeeper:
- listen to the coach's feedback to find out which of the two players is shooting at goal
