This game is a great way to get kids to figure out when to take big or small touches and being able to follow directions on the fly. Last player standing or first to make it to the opposite end line can become the new Mr. They can work together to figure out what time it is and proceed to get other players to be a wolf. Wolf eats their ball, they become a wolf as well. Wolf says “Lunch Time” where they run after the players as they try to dribble back to the starting line without getting their ball eaten by the wolf. Wolf says five o’clock, the players take five dribbles. Wolf” and the Wolf responds with any time to tell the players how many dribbles to take. Players on the line call out, “What time is it Mr. You can start without balls to get the kids used to the game. The players will start with their ball on one of the end lines. Wolf and will stand in the middle of the grid without a ball. Size may vary depending on number of players. This drill is more so for younger ages, but it is a fun way to focus on controlled dribbling, dribbling at different speeds, turning and counting. The last Minnow standing with their ball wins and can be chosen as the Shark for the next round.
The Sharks' jobs are to try to gain possession or knock out the Minnows' ball from the grid. The Minnows, players with the ball, attempt to dribble (swim) from one end line to the other while keeping their ball away from the Sharks. The rest of the players, Minnows, start with a ball on one of the end lines. These two players start in the middle of the grid without a ball.
Make a grid approximately 20x25 yards, but may depend on number of players as well as skill level. For example, when receiving a pass, players often open the hip of their receiving leg to control the ball into a new direction. The opening of the hips is an essential movement in soccer. This ladder drill is designed to get players more comfortable opening their hips while in motion, and also improves coordination. Complete sessions often start with warm-ups, followed by a series of drills like these, and then end with some variations of small-sided games. These can be mixed and matched to cover the drill portion of numerous sessions. Each has a different focus, but all cover essential skills that will help players improve their game. These 7 drills make great additions to any practice for ages 10-13.
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