Reaction 1v1

  • Warm-up
  • U4 to U6
  • 1–1 players
  • Physical
  • Transition
Reaction 1v1

Setup

You will require: 1 ball / 10 cones, Position player and coach/player b 2 yards apart, Position the ball between each pair,

How it works

Coach/Player 2 starts on his feet while Player 1 starts in a push up or plank position, Player 2 comes up to the ball and as soon as he grabs it Player 1 can jump up and chase him, Player 1 must get to the line where they started before being tagged by coach/player 2

Coaching points

  • Agility
  • Strength
  • Acceleration
  • Explosive movement
  • Body position

Progressions

progression: Change starting positions for either player regression: Alter the distance to the ball

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