Football Coordination | First to Score
Suitable for players aged 7-8 years
SETUP
- Set up a goal or two cones if a goal is not available. One player stands next to each goal post
- Using cones, mark out 2 squares that start 6m away from the goal
- Place 2 further cones 3m from the back of the 2 squares
- Line up 2 teams behind the start cones, with a ball each
HOW TO PLAY
- The aim is for players to race against each other to complete a skill successfully and then score
- On your signal, the first 2 players dribble to the square, pick up the ball if necessary, complete the skill and shoot
- The players beside the goal collect the ball, run to the starting cone, and are replaced by the shooter
- Players waiting in the line can practice the skill
PROGRESSION
Make the skill more challenging:
- 2 juggles on the thigh and shoot
- 1 juggle on each thigh
- Juggling combining body parts
- Heading the ball twice
- Increase the number of juggles
OUTCOMES
- Controlling the ball with different body parts
- Shooting accuracy over different distances