This is a
simple version of keepaway that is suitable for players who are able to
pass the ball confidently over short distances. I've used it
with U8 boys who really enjoyed it.
Objective: to improve passing and communication skills.
Set up: divide your players into two teams and create two playing areas next to each other, one for each team.
Each player has a number.
How to play: each
team passes the ball to each other in their playing area. After a few
seconds, you call out a number. The player with that number runs into
the other team's area and has 20 seconds to try to gain control of the
ball. They can either kick it into touch (for one point) or take it back to
their own area (for three points).
The first team to X number of points wins.
Progression:
Each team has two balls to protect.
Two players try to snatch the ball from the other team (call two numbers).