Set Up:
Divide a 15 x 15 yard grid into four areas with one player in each area. Coach yells “hot potato!” to start the game and the players have to pass clockwise around grid. Each successful pass of the potato gets a point. If the ball goes outside the intended area on a pass, then the score resets to zero. Try to see how high of a score each group can get. Repeat game and ask groups to beat their high score
Progression:
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Have players go counter-clockwise.
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Have players create a figure 8 with the passing.
Coaching Points:
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Encourage the use of the inside of the foot while passing to the next grid (Toe up, heel down)
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Encourage players to open up their body when receiving. Receive the ball with the inside of the foot in the direction you want to do next.