Relays
Objective:
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To set up fun relay activities that develops the skills of dribbling, turning and ball control.
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To develop speed dribbling over short distances.
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Target:
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To be the first team to score three (but downplay the winning-at-all-costs mentality). Mainly … have fun!
Organization
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Wherever possible work in teams of two (or three at the most).
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Important to keep the activity level high.
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Use cones and lines to set up the different types of relay:
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Up to the cone and back again. Point for the first players back.
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Up to the cone and do a complete circle and back.
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Up to the cone and go round clockwise (left foot).
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Do a figure of eight around the two cones.
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And so on…
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Pairs and Trios accumulate points as a team, but race individually.
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Ball must be stopped on the line to count as a correct finish.
Teaching
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Encourage close control and tight turns.
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Must be alert and alive.
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Progressions
U11 Progressions
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This is a stand-alone activity, but can be used on many occasions in the future as a fill-in or add on.
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See Sprint Relays in the Head Tennis Tournament U12 Plans.
