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Early Learners No.20 "Bulldog"

early learners 20

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Description

All players line up at one end of a grid with a ball each
One player begins in the middle of the grid
On the coach’s signal all players must try to get to other end of the grid without getting tackled
Players who lose their ball join the defender for the next run
If a player runs out of the side of the grid they are also out and must become a defender
The winner is the last player to lose their ball and they become the first defender in the next round

Skills They Will Be Learning

  • Running with the ball
  • Playing with head up - can they see the spaces?
  • Dribbling, taking on defender 1 v 1
  • Winning the ball, tackling
  • Playing by the rules - do they admit to being out?
  • Cooperation - can they work together?

Adjusting The Game

  1. Adjust the length and / or width of the grid
  2. Have players use only their weaker foot to dribble the ball