Battle Tag

  • Technical
  • U8 to U10
  • 4–14 players
  • Defending
  • Transition
Battle Tag

Setup

You will require: 6 balls / 2 sets of bibs / 24 cones, Create a 25x15 area, Add a small no mans land across the middle, 3 balls on cones act as the goals on each side

How it works

Players start in a shape on their side, players must attempt to kick a ball off a cone to score the point, If player enters attacking half they must not get tagged, players can only tag in their half

Coaching points

  • Compact shape
  • Cover support
  • Stay goal side
  • Press quickly
  • Communication

Progressions

progression: Create tactical plans based on games which include wide runners, 2nd runs etc regression: Reduce number of players to max of 3v3