Reaction Competition Pairs

  • Technical
  • U7 to U9
  • 4–16 players
  • Physical
  • Transition
Reaction Competition Pairs

Setup

You will require: 1 ball per 2 / 20 cones, Split into pairs with 1 ball between each pair, Position the ball halfway between each pair, Use cones to spread out the pairs

How it works

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