August 14th BU8's ADP

Rubber Chicken Game

Divide the players into 4 teams,and set up two fields, for example Blue v White and Red v Black, to play the game, players play the length of the field, defending an “end zone” behind them and trying to score in the “end zone” in front of them.

You score by throwing the rubber chicken to a teammate in the opposing team’s end zone where they must catch it.

If at any time a player has the chicken, they must stand still and find a teammate to throw the rubber chicken to. Only people without the chicken can run and move.

August 14th BU8's ADP

1v1

Purpose

To improve speed and quickness of using body feints and movements without the ball to unbalance the defender and to improve get away at speed while racing against pressure from the defender.

Set Up

Set up two fields, this will cut down waiting time for players

Two players line up facing each other on either side of a line makred by two cones. Two gate goals are angled about 10 meters away from the players.

Instructions

An Attaking player begins moving and using feints without the ball while the defending players shadows the attackers movements. The attacker then tries to break to a goal and it is a race to get through the gate first

Progression

Let the players try it once without the ball, then add the ball.

Player Tip

Use body movement to unbalance the defender and break quickly to the gate. Focus movements as way to open space for your break to the gate.

Coaches Tip

Simple speed exercises without the ball can develop an attackers confidence wit hthe ball in other exercises