Soccer Tennis

Learning Outcomes

To improve control, heading, and volleying techniques

Description Of Activity

• Emphasis is on 1st touch, soft-touch, keep the ball out of feet and in the direction of supporting player
• Players encouraged to keep the ball in the air which will allow teammates an easier pass to deal with before knocking over the net.
• Communication is essential

 

 

• Using the scoring system from tennis, players pass, volley, or head the ball to the opponent's side of the court/area over the net (or coned area).
• Each team is allowed three touches and 2 bounces before knocking the ball over the net.

Allow more or less touches and bounces

Increase/decrease the size of the area

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

Equipment/Material Required

Marked area appropriate size for age, 8 cones, 1 ball between 4 players