How it works
- Who starts
- The player with open eyes, with the ball.
- Who takes part
- Pairs of two players.
- What the ball does
- It is touched with a specific part of the foot (inside, outside or toe) towards the partner.
- How to score
- A correct guess. A deep breath for each correct guess.
- When it ends
- When the type of touch is guessed or missed.
- How it restarts
- Roles swap straight away.
- How players rotate
- After each touch the roles swap: 1 and 2 change places. Every 30 seconds, change partner.
Number of players
2-20 players
Format
Pairs
Recommended
1 × 5 min
Low intensity
Space
Small-sided space
Space
10×10 m
Goal
Improve active listening and the feel of the ball.
Description
Pairs in a 10x10 metre space. Each player has a ball. One player touches the ball with the sole or the instep while the other closes their eyes. The aim is to guess which part of the foot was used or where the touch sent the ball.
Step by step
- 1
Player 1 touches the ball with a specific part of the foot (sole, instep, inside, outside or toe) towards player 2, who has their eyes closed.
- 2
Player 2 guesses the part of the foot or the path of the touch before opening their eyes.
- 3
If they get it right, both take a deep breath and swap roles straight away (the guesser now touches). If they get it wrong, the touch is repeated.
- 4
Every 30 seconds or after 5 repetitions, they change to a partner from elsewhere in the space.
Rules
The receiver must guess before opening their eyes. If they get it right, roles swap. If they get it wrong, the touch is repeated. After 30 seconds, change partner.
Equipment
- 4 discs
- Bibs: 1 red, 1 blue
- 1 ball per pair
Physical focus
Recommended times by goal
- Coordination: 1 × 5' · Low intensitySegún la fuente
Rotation and restart
Swap roles after every guess, right or wrong. Change partner every 30 seconds.
Coaching points
- Touch it gently so it can be heard clearly.
- Listen and feel the ball.
- Take a deep breath if you get it right.
Common mistakes
Touching the ball too hard.
How to correct: Ask for gentle touches so the sound and feel are clear.
Moving before guessing.
How to correct: Remind them to stay still until they give their answer.
Questions for the players
- “What does a toe poke sound like?”
- “Which part of the foot did I use?”
Levels
- A · easyWith eyes open. Just guess the part of the foot.
- B · standardEyes closed. Guess the part of the foot by feel and sound.
- C · advancedEyes closed. Guess the part of the foot and the direction of the ball.
If you have fewer or more players
- With 1 fewer: Threes: one touches, two guess at the same time. (3)
- With 1 more: Set up more pairs in parallel. (Pairs)
- With odd numbers: The coach pairs up with one player. (Pairs + coach)
Age
Variations
- With eyes open. For beginners. Just guess the part of the foot.
- Guess the path. Hard level. Also guess where the ball is going.