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Age groups: all ages
Number of players: whole team
Set up: the size of the grid will vary depending upon the numbers
involved as well as the level of the players but for 10-14 players a 25
x 25 grid would be about right.
Basic game:
start with two players each holding a bib. These two players are “it” in
a simple game of tag. If either of the two “it” players tags another
player, the player who was tagged gets the bib and becomes it. This
should get all of the players moving a bit to start.
Progression:
next we add two footballs into the grid. A player who has possession of a
football can’t be tagged. The “it” players don’t try to steal the ball but
rather they try to tag a player who doesn’t have a ball. This is where
the passing, receiving, vision and communication come into play. If a
player is being chased and is about to be tagged, a teammate with the ball
should pass her the ball in order to give her safety. This will require
the players with the ball looking to see who is in danger of being
tagged. It will also require the players without the ball who are being
chased to be running while looking for a ball and calling for it (just
like they should be doing in a game).
TIP: With
younger or less experienced players you might want to start with them
holding the balls and they can throw and catch using their hands and then
progress up to using soccer skills.
Summary: while
this is a very simple game, it's one that your players will enjoy and will
also allow them to work on some extremely valuable ball and communication
skills at the same time. |