Activity

Crossfire

Class: Class 3
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Passing

Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Passing

Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Passing

Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Passing

Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Passing

Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Passing

Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Passing

Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Passing

Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Passing

Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Passing

Crossfire

Learning Outcomes

To improve accuracy and weight of pass and control / 1st touch

Description Of Activity

Awareness of the position of the target ball

Emphasis on controlling the ball and getting your shot at the target ball off as quickly as possible

Awareness of oncoming balls that have missed the target ball

Passing techniques, side foot or strike with laces

Mark off an area of suitable size for the number and age of players.
The group is split into two 2 teams, each team lines up on opposite sides of the area.
One target ball is placed in the middle of the area and each team has 2 or 3 balls as ammunition.
The aim of the game is to knock the target ball over the opposition's goal line.
Both teams can fire at the same time.

Variations

Make the areas smaller or larger
Add more than one target ball
Players on 2 touch, one to control, one to strike
Players must pass before shooting at the target ball

COOL DOWN/ CLOSURE Review Skill/Activity, stretching, and questions.

Equipment/Material Required

Marked area, balls