Pirate ship Treasures

Setup

You will require: 1 ball each / 18 cones, Create a circular area 15 meters in diameter, Set a small circle in the center which is the pirate ship, 1 player is the defender or pirate, The other players are sailors who have a ball each

How it works

The pirate has to try and win the ball from a sailor and dribble it onto his ship, Sailors or attackers should look to maintain the ball by dribbling or shielding, A sailor can win back their treasure if it is not on the ship, A sailor who has lost their treasure becomes a pirate

Coaching points

• Scan
• Awareness
• Shield ball
• Head up dribble
• Change direction
• Big touch space

Progressions

progression: Players can only use their weak foot to dribble, Regression: Pirate must pass the ball instead of dribble but ball must stop on the ship