Soccer Duck Duck Goose Training Drill

Setup

  • 5-8 players max per station
  • the fox dribbles around the outside of the circle tapping each child on the shoulder or head saying “duck” for each player
  • cones to mark off area
  • 1 ball per player
  • 5-10 min

Rules & Objectives

  • once the fox says “goose” and taps the next child, he dribbles as quickly as he can around the circle
  • the “goose” then chases the fox in the same direction the fox is dribbling
  • if the fox reaches the gap left by the goose in the circle and traps his ball before he is tagged, he is “safe” and the goose becomes the new fox
  • if the goose tags the fox, the fox must again dribble around the circle

Variations

  • start the game without balls as a warm up
  • players dribble in a counterclockwise direction
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary

Coaching Points

  • agility and balance
  • change of speed &direction
  • close control
  • explosiveness

Difficulty: Beginner

Emphasis: Dribbling

Number of Players: 6+

Age Group: 5 to 7, 8 to 11

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