Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Shark and Minnows

Shark and Minnows (5 mins)

Organization:

1.The minnows, the players with the ball, attempt to swim from one end line to the other while keeping their ball away from the sharks.

2.The sharks attempt to gain possession and knock the minnows ball out of the grid. Once this happens, the minnow becomes a shark.

3.The last minnow standing wins the competition.

Instructions:

1.The minnows, the players with the ball, attempt to swim from one end line to the other while keeping their ball away from the sharks.

2.The sharks attempt to gain possession and knock the minnows ball out of the grid. Once this happens, the minnow becomes a shark.

3.The last minnow standing wins the competition.

Coaching Points:

1 Keep the dribblers under control and not paniced once the sharks get near them.

2 Inform players to keep the ball close within playing distance.