Football Coordination | Beat the Keepers
Suitable for players aged 7-8 years
SETUP
- Create an area up to 30m x 20m. Modify the width depending on the number of players
- Divide the area up into three zones of equal size
- Divide the players into 3 even groups and, if possible, place equal numbers in each zone. There must be equal numbers in each end zone
- Players in the end zones have a ball each
HOW TO PLAY
- Players in the outside zone try to shoot the ball along the ground through the ‘goalkeeper’ zone to the other end zone
- If a player in the ‘goalkeeper’ zone manages to intercept the shot, they then swap places with the player who shot the ball
- ‘Goalkeepers’ cannot use their hands, they must stop the ball with their feet only
- Play for 2 mins. And then swap the goalkeepers if necessary
PROGRESSION
Basic: The ‘goalkeepers’ are allowed to use their hands to stop the ball
OUTCOMES
- Develops passing and receiving techniques
- Passing over short distances
- Basic awareness of other players