Big Box, Little Box

Players practice dribbling through boxes practicing Attacking moves.

• Set Up

  • One small, square grid of cones

  • One large, square grid of cones surrounding the small grid

  • Each player starts with a ball on the outside of the large grid

• Equipment

  • Balls

  • Disc cones

• Objective

  Players dribble through the center grid and then dribble the ball to a different sideline.

• Directions

  1. Players move through the small box to win a point.

  2. Coach introduces a range of foot skills to be performed on the call. Coach blows whistle and players practice:

     • Stepover Move

     • Feint Move

• Variations

  • Add a coach or captain as a light defender to apply some pressure

  • Add competition- players earn a point if they dribble through the center without running into anyone/losing their ball

• Coaching Points

  • Soft touches in small box- close control of ball

  • Bigger touches in big box - run with the ball

  • Remind students to be aware of surroundings and look up as much as possible

  • Be creative with the calls you make- you can add in “act like a chicken” or “steal someone’s ball” to mix it up

Reflection: Social Awareness

1. 3 Finger Check-in

• Put 3 fingers up if you feel like you've mastered the "Step Over" move

• Put 2 fingers up if you feel like you are improving but still need some practice

• Put 1 finger up if you are feeling frustrated or need some help

2. Can anyone help demonstrate that move so people can improve?