Soccer Activities

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GOAL CHALLENGE

Object:

• To score by kicking the soccer ball past the goalie and into the goal.

Equipment:

• Two soccer balls at each goal

Description:

• Two teams are placed at each goal area.
• One team stands behind the goal with one member becoming the goalie.
• The other team stands about 20 yards in front of the goal and has one member attempting to score on the goalie from designated locations on the field.
• Team members rotate until every person has a turn and then the teams switch positions.
• Successful goals determine the team scores.

Variations:

• Have two players on defense (goalie and fullback) and two on offense.
• Change the distance and angle of the shots.

SIAMESE SOCCER

Object:

• To kick or throw the ball into the opponent's goal.

Equipment:

• Soccer ball
• Material to tie legs together

Description:

• Each player ties one leg to the leg of a teammate.
• The game begins with the ball on the ground.
• The ball can be caught only after it is kicked in the air.
• Only one hand can be used to catch and throw the ball.
• No goalie is permitted and goals must be scored from a distance of at least ten yards from the goal.

Variations:

• Use two goals at each end of the field. This will increase the action.
• Play the game without using hands.
• Use two or more balls.

SOCCER KEEP AWAY

Object:

• To keep the ball away from the opposing team using soccer skills.

Equipment:

• Soccer ball for each group of five players

Description:

• Three players attempt to keep the ball away from two players by dribbling and passing in a defined area.
• Players change positions when a ball is intercepted or stolen on a dribble.

Variations:

• Vary the number of players on offense and defense.

POSITION SOCCER

Object:

• To have every player kick the ball before the team can score a goal.

Equipment:

• Soccer ball for each team

Description:

• Have players assume positions in their playing zones.
• There are no defensive players.
• The goalie throws or kicks the ball to a teammate.
• Every player must kick the ball before a goal can be scored.

Variations:

• Make the game competitive by timing how long it takes to score a goal. Rotate a new team on the field as soon as one team scores.
• Require a certain type of kick or position on the field in order for a goal to count.
• Decrease the size of the field.

UP, UP, AND AWAY

Object:

• To practice soccer skills using balloons.

Equipment:

• Heavy duty round balloons

Description:

• Balloons can be effective teaching aids when teaching lead-up skills.
• They add sparkle to classes practicing ball-skill fundamentals.
• Soccer kicks such as the instep, side of the foot, and volley can all be practiced with a balloon.
• The thigh, instep, and chest traps also lend themselves to balloon usage.
• Throw-ins can also be practiced by painting lines on the balloons to check for spin.

Variations:

• Practice ball skills for other sports also; volleyball, basketball, football, etc.