Planning Tools

5 min

‘ Here, there, nowhere’ (Refer to Aldi Miniroos Program p. 7)

Ball tiggy – 2 players hold ball and try to tag others while holding the ball. (no throwing)

Skill 1 Focus:

8  10 min

Activity 1: Back to back (Refer to Aldi Miniroos Program p. 21)

Skill 2 Focus:

Short passing

 5 min

Activity 2: Passing in pairs – stationary ball

§  Intent – ball is passed along the ground

§  Ball strike – inside of foot, through the middle of the ball

§  Standing foot – several centimetres adjacent to ball, foot aimed in the direction of the intended pass

§  Body position – over the ball, not leaning back or forward; arms slightly out for balance

§  Walk/jog up slightly curved; Eyes on the ball at impact

§  Striking foot follows through

Skill 3 Focus:

Short passing

10 min

Activity 3: Passing in pairs – moving ball

When receiving a pass from a teammate but wanting to pass the ball first time to another player.

§  Ball strike – inside of foot through the middle of the ball

§  Standing foot – several centimetres adjacent to ball, foot aimed in the direction of the intended pass

§  Body position – over the ball, not leaning back, maybe slightly forward; arms slightly out for balance

§  Run up slightly curved; Eyes on the ball at impact

§  Striking foot follows through

Small game       Focus:

10 min

Activity: Target game

§  Players individually try to pass a stationary ball between 2 markers

§  Players try to pass a moving ball between 2 markers

§  5-10 attempts each, keep score, create a competition

10 min

Activity: Four goal football

Warm down