General Movement | Snatch the Flag
Suitable for players aged 4-6 years
SETUP
- Using four cones create an area as large as possible (30m x 20m)
- All but 2 players start inside the area with a bib (fl ag) tucked into the back of their shorts
- The remaining 2 ‘taggers’ also start in the area, but with no bib
HOW TO PLAY
- The taggers chase the other players around the area, attempting to snatch the flag from them
- If a player snatches a flag, they keep hold of it
- If a player loses their flag, they become the tagger
- The game is continuously allowing for progressions
PROGRESSION
BASIC: Vary the running to include hopping, skipping, or jumping
INTERMEDIATE: Give every player a ball to dribble while they play
ADVANCED: Give every player a ball to dribble while they play, except the taggers
OUTCOMES
- Agility while changing direction at speed
- Coordinated speed
- Develops spatial awareness