Head/Catch Game
This soccer game is more of a fun activity. When players need a break from the normal drills, need a reward from hard work, or if you just want to let the players goof around. It focuses on listening and reaction skills.
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This soccer game is more of a fun activity that focuses on listening and reaction skills.
Drill Setup
- Have the team form a circle around the coach, facing the coach.
- Only the coach needs a ball.
Drill Instructions
- The coach will always throw the ball towards the players head as if the player is going to head the ball.
- The coach yells "HEAD" or "CATCH" to the player he is tossing the ball to.
- The player must quickly react to the coaches command and perform the event the coach yells.
- If the coach yells "HEAD" the player must head the ball back to the player.
- If the coach yells "CATCH" the player must catch the ball and return it to the coach.
- If the player performs the wrong action, that player sits and only standing players are active.
- The last player standing wins the round.
Drill Variations
- To really get interesting, have the players do the opposite as this adds an interesting twist to this soccer game
- Use other body party (keep it simple)
Drill Coaching Points
- Just HAVE FUN!
Equipment
Drill Ages
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