Alien Invasion

  • Technical
  • U6 to U8
  • 8–14 players
  • Dribbling
  • Attacking
Alien Invasion

Setup

You will require: 1 ball each / 1 bib / 32 cones, Create 4-6 4x4 meter Squares, 1 defender in a crab position per square, Attackers start on one end of the area 1 ball each

How it works

Attackers dribble from one end of the area to the other without being tackled by the defender(crab), Defenders try to kick the ball out of the area but must stay in their crab position, The object is to see how many times players can dribble back and forth without losing the ball

Coaching points

  • Head up dribble
  • Shield ball
  • Change direction
  • Use both feet
  • Awareness

Progressions

progression: If you lose the ball you become a passing option regression: Players get three lives instead of one