Fill The Bucket Game

Setup

You will require: 12 balls / 4 mini goals / 2 sets of bibs / 16 cones, Divide into groups of 3 with two players in a gate on 1 side and a third in a gate on the other side, a small grid should be added in between the gates, gates should be 8-10 meters apart, 3 balls at each gate for a total of 6 balls per group

How it works

The box in the center is the bucket, One of the pair will dribble the ball to the bucket, then sprint to the opposite gate to tag the next player who dribbles there ball into the bucket before sprinting to the player in the first gate, play is continuous until the bucket is full

Coaching points

• Big touch space
• Change speed
• Ball out of feet
• Dribble with purpose
• Acceleration
• Explosive movement
• Agility

Progressions

progression: Encourage players to dribble a certain way or use their weaker foot regression: Reduce the distance to the bucket and the opposite gate