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Im starting a football team and want some fun drills to keep them engaged

subha 0Coach, Niger

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Cam HughesCoach, England

Hi Subha, Here are some fun drills to keep your team engaged:

The Christmas Tree: This agility drill involves players running to touch cones and racing to shoot at the goal. It's a festive and competitive way to work on speed and reactions.
Crocodiles: Players dribble around trying to avoid "crocodiles" who are trying to kick their ball out. It's a great way to improve dribbling under pressure.
Drinks Stations: Players dribble in directions called out by the coach, with fun commands like "milkshake" for a forward roll. It's a fun way to improve dribbling and listening skills.
5 Fun Games for Young Footballers: This session plan includes various fun games designed to keep young players engaged and active.

You can find more details and other drills in the 1 drill library and 1 plan archive. Enjoy coaching!

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