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Warm-ups ยท U5 to U10

Coach says

Like 'Simon says' with a ball: players only follow the instruction if the coach says 'Coach says' first. Listening, ball control and lots of giggles.

U5 to U10Ages
4 to 24Players
20 x 20 mArea
8 minsTime

Your assistant coach: turn this drill into a full session, plan the weeks around it and tell me how it went.

โž• Put it in tonight's session๐Ÿ—“ Build my season around itโœ๏ธ Make my own version

Set-up

  • Everyone dribbling in an area.
  • Coach stands where everyone can hear.

Equipment: 1 ball each

How it works

  1. 'Coach says sit on your ball!' Do it. 'Toe taps!' Don't, it wasn't 'Coach says'.
  2. Anyone caught out does five toe taps and carries on.
  3. Let players take turns to be the coach.

Coaching points

  • Ears open, head up.
  • Little touches so you can react.
  • Use both feet.

Add this drill to a session plan โ†’

Make it easier

  • Simple commands only

Make it harder

  • Quick-fire commands
  • Two commands at once

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