Top-Bins Test
Ten shots at the corners. Count how many go in, then your child pushes for a perfect 10.
At a glance
- A goal made with 2 markers, and a bottle in a corner as a target if you like. Your child shoots from about 6 giant steps.
- Your child takes 10 shots aiming for the corners. Count the goals that go in a corner, near a post.
- Write down the best score, then push for a perfect 10 next time. Some shots with each foot.
- Progress 1: You go in goal and try to save the shots. Count the corner goals that beat you.
- Progress 2: Points: a favourite-foot corner goal is 1, a practice-foot corner goal is 3. Add up the points.
If it's not working: Count every goal, not just the ones in a corner.
Full details: set up, how to play, tips
Set up
- Set up your goal with 2 markers, with a bottle in a corner as a target if you like. Mark a shooting spot about 6 giant steps out.
Garden, park.
How to play
- Your child takes 10 shots aiming for the corners. Count the goals that go in a corner, near a post.
- Write down the best score, then your child pushes for a perfect 10 next time. Some shots with each foot.
Make it easier
- Count every goal, not just the ones in a corner.
- Your child shoots from closer, about 4 giant steps from goal.
Make it harder, step by step
- You go in goal and try to save the shots. Count the corner goals that beat you.
- Practice-foot points: 10 shots. A favourite-foot corner goal is 1, a practice-foot corner goal is 3. Add up the points.
- Shoot on the move: push the ball ahead and shoot without stopping it.
Three things to say
- Pick your spot before you shoot, then commit to it.
Colts habit
Work hard: little and often beats one long go.
Both feet
Do a round with the practice foot only.
Heads up
Look up between touches.
Safety: Pick a clear, flat space, look out for traffic and hazards, and stop if anything hurts. Soft ball indoors.
My best
First go and best out of 10, with the date. Only ever compared with their own earlier go, never with anyone else's. Saved on this device only.