Keepy-uppy challenge
Players try to beat their personal best for keepy-uppies, with levels that suit every ability. A great arrival activity: no setup, every player busy, and progress they can see.
Your assistant coach: turn this drill into a full session, plan the weeks around it and tell me how it went.
Set-up
- Every player has a ball and a space.
- Explain the levels: Level 1 bounce-kick-catch, Level 2 kick-bounce-kick, Level 3 no bounces.
Equipment: 1 ball each
How it works
- Start at the level that suits you.
- Count your best score in a minute; try to beat it next week.
- Hit 10 and move up a level.
Coaching points
- Toe up, ankle locked, small kicks.
- Kick through the bottom of the ball so it goes straight up.
- Use both feet and thighs as you get better.
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Make it easier
- Catch between kicks
- Use a softer or lighter ball
Make it harder
- Alternate feet
- Pairs: pass by keepy-uppies
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