Agility and shooting circuit in 20 x 14 m: jump three hoops, receive a pass from the coach and shoot, then return with side steps
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How it works
- Who starts
- A1, the first child in the line, next to the first hoop; coach C has the balls.
- Who takes part
- Three children in the line and coach C in the middle.
- What the ball does
- C passes along the ground to A1 as he leaves the last hoop; A1 shoots at the mini goal at the top.
- How to score
- One point for each goal.
- When it ends
- When each child has had four turns.
- How it restarts
- The next child starts when A1 reaches the cones.
- How players rotate
- Each child repeats the circuit on their turn.
Number of players
3-9 players
Format
Circuit of hoops, shot and cones
Recommended
3 × 10 min
Rest 60s · Medium intensity
Space
Small-sided space
Space
14×20 m
Goal
Coordinate jumping with running, receive on the move, shoot calmly and keep focus after the effort.
Description
A 20 m by 14 m area with three hoops in a row on the left, a 2 m mini goal at the top centre and a line of four cones 3 m apart on the right. The children wait in a line next to the first hoop and the coach stands in the middle with several balls. The first child jumps with both feet into each hoop, runs toward the centre and receives a ground pass from the coach. The child shoots at the mini goal and, without picking up the ball, makes side steps past the four cones, touching them with a hand. Then the child goes back to the end of the line and the next one starts.
Step by step
- 1
A1 jumps with both feet into the three hoops, one after another.
- 2
A1 runs toward the centre and C passes along the ground so A1 can receive.
- 3
A1 shoots at the mini goal at the top.
- 4
A1 goes to the line of cones on the right.
- 5
A1 makes side steps touching each cone with a hand.
- 6
A1 jogs back to the line and the next child starts.
Rules
Jump with both feet inside each hoop without stepping on the edge. Shoot with whichever foot the child prefers, from where the ball is received. Side steps are done without crossing the feet. The next child starts when the previous one is already at the cones.
Equipment
- Size 3 balls
- 3 hoops
- 1 mini goal
- 4 cones
- Bibs
Physical focus
Recommended times by goal
- Technical: 3 × 3'20" · rest 1' · Medium intensityOrientativo
Rotation and restart
Each child repeats the circuit when their turn comes round again. Every four turns the child who collects the balls behind the mini goal changes.
Coaching points
- Jump with both feet at the same time.
- Watch the ball and control it before shooting.
- At the cones, short steps and no crossing of the feet.
Common mistakes
The child steps on the edge of the hoop or jumps out sideways.
How to correct: Practise the jumps first without a ball, walking and with the feet together.
Shoots without having controlled the pass.
How to correct: Stop the ball with the foot, look at the goal and then shoot.
Questions for the players
- “Which part of the foot do you use to shoot harder?”
- “What do you do to keep your balance after jumping?”
Levels
- A · easyJogging, receiving and striking with the inside of the foot.
- B · standardRunning at half speed, receiving and striking with the instep.
- C · advancedRunning at good speed and striking with the instep.
If you have fewer or more players
- With 1 fewer: One child does the circuit twice in a row with the coach. (One child with the coach)
- With 9 more: Set up a second identical circuit with the extra children. (Two agility and shooting circuits)
- With odd numbers: The extra child collects the balls behind the mini goal.
Age
Variations
- With the weaker foot. The shot is taken only with the weaker foot.
- With a goalkeeper. A child plays goalkeeper in the mini goal and changes every turn.
Source: Fútbol base (adaptado)