Game: Numbered squares corner

Goal:

Running with the ball

Soccer Technique

Equipment

Sufficient markers to outline the field
Balls

Preparation

Playing area: several squares about 7x7 meters sized
Players: the whole team (16 players in the figure)
Duration: 12 minutes
Series: 4 series of 2 minutes with 1 minute of passive recovery

Summary

Game proposal for basic activity to train carrying the ball inside a square

Secondary Objectives

Dribbling, Reaction time, Basic motor skills, Perception, Orientate, Dribbling, Dribbling at speed

Organization

Create a sufficient number of squares about 7x7 meters sized to involve all players. Enumerate each corner of the squares using the markers (from 1 to 4 as shown in the figure). Divide the Team into small equal groups and arrange them inside the squares. Each player with a ball.

Description

On coach starting signal, each player starts carrying the ball inside the square
When coach calls a number from 1 to 4, all players have to carry the ball quickly towards the corresponding corner (the coach alls number 3 in the figure)

Rules

One point for the group that reaches first the called corner
The most points group wins

Variations

Perform the game without the ball
Each player bounces the ball using hands instead of feet

Coaching Points

Keep the supporting foot close to the ball during ball carrying
Keep the body and the chest slightly forward to cover the ball
Maintain the ball close to the foot
Facilitate a successful development of the exercise by allowing young players to use the favorite foot
Enlarge the square sizess for higher classes

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