Soccer Over The Edge Soccer

Setup

  • 2 teams
  • grid (20yds x 20yds)
  • cones to mark off area
  • 1 ball per player
  • 5-10 min

Rules & Objectives

  • players of each team position themselves around grid as shown
  • players attempt to shoot against beach ball in order to push it across opponent's goal line
  • each beach ball pushed across goal line is awarded a point
  • players are allowed to enter grid only to retrieve balls

Variations

  • vary number/type of balls in the middle
  • specify how players must pass (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
  • adjust size of field if necessary

Coaching Points

  • weight of pass
  • accuracy
  • quick decision making

Difficulty: Beginner

Emphasis: Passing

Number of Players: 8+

Age Group: 5 to 7, 8 to 11

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