Suitable for players aged 7-8 years

SETUP

1. Create an area up to 30m x 30m. Modify the size depending on the number of players
2. Divide players into 2 teams. One team lines up in pairs behind the end line, the other spreads out inside the area

HOW TO PLAY

1. The game starts with one player inside the area (red team) passing the ball to the first pair in blue
2. One of the pair passes the ball, first touch, into the area (the ball cannot go outside the area) and then starts running around the area as many times as possible
3. The other player in the pair runs into the area and avoids being struck with the ball, while the red team aim to pass the ball to hit the blue player below the knees
4. When this player is hit, their partner must stop running. They score one ‘run’ for every full lap of the area
5. The next pair step up, and when each pair has had 2 turns the teams swap

PROGRESSION

BASIC: Make the area smaller or larger
INTERMEDIATE: Players can only pass the ball with their non-dominant foot

OUTCOMES

• Develops change of direction and change of speed
• Develops careful observation of an opposite players movement
• Develops accurate passing
• Develops teamwork