Protect and Poke
Every player protects their own ball while deciding whether an exposed neighbouring ball can be tapped safely out of the area.
- 10 min
- 4–8 players
Game · U8
Sharks and Minnows
Minnows dribble across the square while sharks try to kick their ball out — last minnow with a ball wins.
- Duration
- 8 min
- Players
- 6–18
- Ball Mastery
- Dribbling
Setup
Step 1 of 3
Minnows on one side with a ball each, two sharks in the middle without one.
Coaching points
- Keep the ball close when a shark comes near — far touches lose it.
- Head up so you can see which way is free.
- Shield with your body between the shark and the ball.
- Change direction rather than running into trouble.
Equipment
- Balls · 1 per minnow
- Cones · 4 (corners)
Progressions
- Harder Start with three sharks and narrow the square.
- Easier One shark, wider square, and a walk-through first round.
