Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): King of the Court Activation Game

King of the Court Activation Game

Set up/Organisation/Description:

• 20 x 20 box split into 4 squares as shown
• 1 GK in each square
• Use tall cones or net to split the court into 2 halves

Instructions/Explanations:

• 1 GK in each square
• Aim is to get to square 4 which is the king position
• GK in square 1 always serves with a half volley
• Can serve across into box 3 or 4 (but not laterally into box 2 initially)
• GK in box 3 or 4 can then return into box 1 or 2
• 1 bounce is allowed in your box before you must return ball across the net
• If you kick ball out of play, hit the net or allow a double bounce in your square then you lose that rally
• The GK that loses the rally has to drop to box 1. All other GKs move up 1 square i.e. box 1 to box 2 or box 3 to king
• Every rally that you survive as king you score 1 point (Highest points total wins)

Progression(s)

• Can warm up with passing sequences using hands and feet
• Game progressions:
  - Feet (2 touch limit)
  - Return with hand to feet (2 touch)
  - Return with feet to hand (2 touch)
  - Double hand return/ Double alternate hand return
  - No bounce
• Server at box 1 can serve into box 2 as well. Players do not need to return over the net but can play into the box next to them to increase decision making options/ awareness promote tracking and following play at all times