The Flag Game

  • Technical
  • U4 to U6
  • 6–12 players
  • Dribbling
  • Ball Mastery
The Flag Game

Setup

You will require: 1 ball each / 50 cones, Create a grid that is approximately 10X25, Randomly scatter flags or cones within the grid, To begin the drill add two fewer flags or cones than the number of players you have, Each player should begin inside the grid with a ball.

How it works

Players dribble around freely inside the grid avoiding other players and flags, When the coach yells "STOP" each of the players must race to a free flag as fast as possible, The first player to reach the flag five consecutive times wins the game, Players should keep count of their score

Coaching points

  • Scan
  • Close control
  • Speed
  • Change speed
  • Body position
  • Use both feet

Progressions

progression: Use different color cones and instruct to go to a certain color, Regression: Increase cones to 1 less than player count

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