A fun way to teach players a controlled jink/low scoop, and how to control a bouncing ball. Have the players surround the tyre in between cones, 1-2m away. A ball for every other player, no more. Try and scoop the ball into the tyre. If it misses, another player can control the ball and have a turn. Have spare balls ready to feed into the group. Progression: Once they have got the technique, run this as a relay race as shown. Teams of 2-3, with at least 6 balls per team. First team to finish all their balls wins. Coaches should help return balls that don't go in, so player can try again. You can call it eg: The Orea Game - they need to get the missing cream back into the oreo! Or make up a name.
Ball position: in front of left foot. Angle of stick: at 45° under the ball. Scoop under the ball like you are trying to dig it out of some mud. Gently lift, flick, and finish pointing stick at goal.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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