LEARNING OUTCOME
To improve 1st touch / control
TEACHING CUES
- Emphasis is on 1st touch, keep ball out of feet and in the direction of supporting player
- Communication is essential
- 1st touch with inside or outside of foot
ACTIVITY SET-UP AND PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT:
Marked area, 1 ball
SET-UP:
ACTIVITY PROCEDURES:
- Players stand around the outside of a marked circle.
- 2 players are positioned in the middle of the circle and numbered 1 and 2. Player 1 commands ball from outside and takes a quick look to see where his partner is, player 1 controls the ball and lays the ball off.
- Player 2 passes the ball out to a player on the edge of circle without a ball.
- Player 1 then commands ball from another player.
- Player 2 passes the ball to outside then adjusts his position to support Player 1.
- Repetitive practice of 1 minute, second time round Players 1 & 2 change positions.
Progressions:
- Encourage players to increase tempo
COOL DOWN/ CLOSURE
Review Skill/Activity, stretching, and questions.