Pair Feint Exchange
Two ball carriers approach each other in a wide lane, read the approaching body shape and choose separate routes past one another.
- 10 min
- 4–8 players
Warm-up · U7
Ball and Body Explorer
Each child explores gentle sole rolls and changes of direction with their own ball, choosing a clear space and a movement they can control.
- Duration
- 8 min
- Players
- 4–8 (ideal 4)
- Ball Mastery
- Movement
Setup
Step 1 of 2
One complete 4-player group is shown. Four players spread across a clear rectangle with one ball each. Leave room around every player; there is no line, opposing player or race.
Coaching points
- Setup: Four players spread across a clear rectangle with one ball each. Leave room around every player; there is no line, opposing player or race.
- Play: Choose a small sole roll, inside touch or turn, then carry into an empty space. One controlled move-and-stop earns a personal quality point. Try a different comfortable movement next time; share a favourite with the group when play pauses.
- Reset and rotation: Use 45-second exploration bouts followed by a short rest and demonstration. Restart from a new clear space with every ball stopped. No one is eliminated and points are personal, not a team race.
- Numbers: The diagram shows 4 players. With up to 8, use a second complete group in a separate area. Odd spare players rest off the area and rotate into a playing role every 45 seconds; everyone has equal turns.
- Coach focus: Ask which touch keeps the ball within reach. Encourage players to look for empty space and choose a movement rather than wait for a stop-go command.
- Safety: Walking or gentle jogging only; no jumps, contact or aerial tricks. Stop before retrieving a loose ball; enlarge spacing if children converge.
Equipment
- Ball · 5 per group, including a spare
- Flat Marker · 4 per group for field and zone corners, in addition to pictured markers
- Bib · 4 per group; colours match the pictured roles
Progressions
- Easier Explore a stationary sole roll before carrying a short distance.
- Harder Link two familiar touches before choosing an empty space, keeping the same calm pace.
