Suitable for players aged 7-12 years

SETUP

1. Area of up to 30x20m. Modify area depending on the age & number of players.
2. Divide the players into 2 teams with 2 neutral players (Yellows). Bib accordingly.
3. Have footballs around the area to restart the match.
4. Reds defend one goal, blues the other. Neutral players play for the team in possession.

HOW TO PLAY

1. Teams attempt to throw the ball into the opposition goal.
2. Players can’t move when they have possession of the ball.
3. Defending players can only intercept the ball and can’t steal it from players hands.
4. Once a goal is scored, that team needs to retreat to halfway until the first throw is made.

PROGRESSION

• Remove the neutral players to make the teams balanced in number
• Constrain time a player can have possession of the ball
• Players must score with a header

OUTCOMES

• Awareness and vision of the players around
• Supporting movement
• Decision making
• Verbal and non-verbal communication