Community | Ouch

DESCRIPTION

This drill is a good one for the younger age groups. Once they can kick hard, it is not as fun for the coach. The objective of the game is for the players to hit the coach with the ball. If the coach is hit, they will shout "OUCH!" The players can be anywhere in the grid with each player having a ball. The coach will start in the middle of the grid and will tell the players to go. The coach will then move around the field and the players will attempt to control the ball and hit the coach. Depending on the skill level/age group, the coach will do the followingU5 or U7 Age Groups: move slowly around the grid to allow the players more success when trying to hit the coach. The coach can also move their legs/feet into the path of the ball to increase the success for the players. U7 or U9 Age groups: move more quickly around the grid. Do not move legs/feet into the path of the ball. U9 or U11 Age Groups: speed would be about the same as the previous group, but the coach can move faster to increase complexity. The coach will also actively avoid being hit. This can be done by moving legs/feet out of the path of the ball.

COACHING POINTS

SET UP: A grid can be created if desired to have players control the ball, but not required. The coach can control it with their movements If there are more than 8 players on a team, add another coach/parent or create and additional grid with a coach/parent. Each player on the team gets a ball EXPECTED OUTCOME:Players are expected to keep control of the ball and control the shots at the coach. If the kick too hard and miss the coach, they will have to run further to retrieve the ball. PROGRESSION:As stated above, increase speed and/or actively avoid being hit.

This practice has no coaching points

PROGRESSION

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