Minions

  • Technical
  • U4 to U6
  • 4–14 players
  • Passing
  • Finishing
Minions

Setup

You will require: 1 ball each / 16 cones, Create a rectangular area around 10x20 in size depending on numbers, All players find a space to start in, one player will have a ball, position additional balls around the outside of the perimeter

How it works

The player on the ball has to hit other players below the knee, Players who get hit grab a ball on the outside and become minions, last man standing style game, hits above the knee do not count, ensure there are as many balls available as there are players

Coaching points

  • Weight of pass
  • Close control
  • Timing of runs
  • Move into space
  • Composure
  • Accuracy
  • Be patient

Progressions

progression: Increase the size of the area regression: Decrease the size of the area

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