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Letters and Shapes

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Exercise Objectives:
This is an introductory exercise for dribbling. The major focus is on vision, change of direction, change of speed and control over the ball.
 

Field Preparation
   Entire Group
   Area 20 x 20 yards
   Cones or Flag poles
   Supply of  Balls

 

Coaching Pointers:
Place your entire group inside the grid with a ball each. Using the inside and outside of the foot, players have to perform the following:


Letters: Coach tells them to write a certain letter such as “C”, “L”, “B” etc. Coach asks, can you name an (animal, cartoon character, fruit) that begins with that letter? Have them write the first letter of your name.

 

Shapes: Draw a shape. Coach asks, can you name any that is shaped like that?

 






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