Sharks And Minnows
- Warm-up
- U4 to U6
- 6–14 players
- Dribbling
- Defending
Setup
You will require: 1 ball each / 40 cones, Build an area approximately 20x25, Two players are designated the SHARKs and start in the middle of the are without a ball, The remaining players starts with a ball on one of the end lines
How it works
The minnows attempt to swim from one end line to the other, The sharks attempt to gain possession and knock the minnows ball out of the grid, Minnows that lose the ball become a shark, The last minnow standing wins the competition
Coaching points
- Close control
- Big touch space
- Change speed
- Head up dribble
- Tackle timing
Progressions
progression: Players must use a specific part of the foot to dribble, Regression: Sharks can only move with their arms behind their backs