Robocop soccer coaching game
In this game players move at walking pace, like Robocop - but with a ball. The main soccer skills objectives are to improve communication, co-ordination and getting a feel for distances.
How to set up the soccer coaching game
- Set up a 50 yards by 30 yards playing area with a coned-off target zone in each goalmouth.
- Use two teams of six players.
Rules for Robocop game- One player stands in each target zone to act as a target for the attacking team. They also serve the ball for the other team to counter attack.
- The ball is thrown and caught between team-mates to reach the target player.
- Players move with the ball at walking speed. They can pass freely and must pass if tagged by an opponent.
- Opponents can only win the ball from an intercepted throw or if the ball is dropped.
- Speed walking is allowed.
- A point can be scored by reaching the target player from a designated third of the pitch, or after a minimum number of passes to encourage team play.
- Be firm with the no-running rule.
- Players must take time to be accurate with their throws. Any form of throw is allowed - over-arm, under-arm or proper throw-in technique.
Develop the soccer drill skillsAllow the ball to be
headed rather than caught, if this will gain an advantage.
Allow the attacking team to throw or head the ball into the goal rather than pass to the target player. In this instance the target player becomes the goalkeeper and tries to save.
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