LEARNING OUTCOME

To improve control and 1st touch

TEACHING CUES

• Quality of 1st touch
• Body shape
• First touch out of feet ready to return pass
• Decision making regarding how to control, inside / outside of foot, knee, chest, thigh.

ACTIVITY SET-UP AND PROCEDURE

EQUIPMENT:

Marked area, 1 ball between 2 players

SET-UP:

ACTIVITY PROCEDURES:

• Players set up as shown in the diagram.
• Emphasis on controlling the ball, players on their toes calling for the ball.
• The player on the left can deliver the ball at any speed and any height.
• The player on the right backs off and comes to meet the ball returning it to the other player.

Progressions:

• Increase tempo
• Limit touches to 2
• Increase distance between players

COOL DOWN/ CLOSURE

Review Skill/Activity, stretching, and questions.