Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Hungry Hippo

Hungry Hippo

Physical literacy

Organization:

Players spread out inside the 20 x 16 area with a ball in their hands.

Procedure:

Players will hand the coach their ball and the coach will throw the ball into a space. The player runs after the ball, picks it up and runs back to the coach and hands the coach the ball. The coach continues to throw the ball in different directions.

Progression:

As the players what different parts of their body can they bring the ball back with? Allow the players to decide now. Have a few players show you a different way to bring the ball back.

Final Progression: Have the players dribble the ball back to the coach using their feet.

Movement variations would include: Walking (forwards and backwards), running, skipping, knees up, jumping (i.e. kangaroo or bunny), hop (i.e., frog), rolling, bear crawl, lunges, shuffling, tippy toes, etc.

Emphasis: Listening, following instruction, physical literacy, having fun, and being positive!

Additional Notes: If you think of more movements, please feel free to do them. Try to be creative!