Movement skills/concepts

Kicking, ball control, moving in space, and relationships (with others).

Set-up

• Hacky sacks, light balls (woven bamboo or plastic) approximately 15 cm in diameter.
• In pairs or small groups, children are spread out in a defined area, each with a hacky sack or a light ball.

Activity

For warm-up children practice their striking skills using their feet, knees, and head, (e.g. foot volleys and heading). With a partner or in a small group, play a game of soccer volley. The aim of the game is to keep the ball in the air using feet, head or knees only.

• a flat striking surface – ‘flat as a pancake’
• quick feet – to move into position to volley the ball
• communication with team members

Variations

Vary Set-up: Play in the self-space of the group or individual, or travel in general space.