Knock Out # 1

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Setup

• grid (15yds by 20yds)
• cones to mark off area
• 1 ball per player
• 5-15 min

Rules & Objectives

• players dribble inside the playing area
• taggers carry the ball with their hands and attempt to knock everybody's ball out of the grid
• if a player's ball gets kicked out, he stays out of the game and dribbles around the grid until the round is over
• switch taggers after each round
• fastest group of taggers wins

Variations

• specify how players must dribble (inside or outside of foot, sole, left or right foot only etc.)
• vary number of taggers
• players who are out of the game practice juggling
• taggers must try to throw their ball and hit the other player's ball- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

• agility and balance
• deception
• setting up defender
• change of speed &direction
• protecting the ball