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Alamo

Dribble and shoot, then race round the cones to stop the next dribbler coming the other way.

Practice 13 min 4 to 8 players Half pitch 2016 to 2018

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At a glance

  • 30 by 20 pitch, a goal at each end, 4 cones down the middle, a pitch for every 4. A left pair and a right pair, a ball each.
  • First on the left dribbles and shoots at the top goal. As the shot goes, first on the right dribbles at the bottom goal.
  • The shooter runs round the end of the middle cones and tries to stop the dribbler: win the ball or block the shot.
  • Now that dribbler shoots and the other left player goes. After each go, go back to your own side.
  • Progress 1: Practice foot only: every shot is with your practice foot.
  • Progress 2: Two middle cones, not four: the shooter is back sooner, so the dribbler has to shoot quickly.

If it's not working: The shooter can block the shot but not tackle.

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A pair on the left and a pair on the right with a ball each, and a line of four cones down the middle. The first on the left dribbles up and shoots at the top goal. As the shot goes, the first on the right dribbles for the bottom goal, and the shooter runs round the end of the middle cones to try to stop them.

Full details: set up, how to play, tips and age tweaks

Set up

  • Set out a pitch of about 30 by 20 with a goal at the top and bottom and a line of four cones down the middle.
  • A pair on the left and a pair on the right, a ball each, and a pitch for every 4 children. The left pair shoots at the top goal, the right pair at the bottom goal. With odd numbers, one side has 3.

Balls, bibs, cones and goals. A pitch about 30 by 20 with four central cones for every 4 children.

How to play

  • The first player in the left group dribbles at the top goal and shoots.
  • As the shot goes, the first player in the right group dribbles at the bottom goal. The shooter runs round the end of the middle cones and tries to stop them: win the ball or block the shot.
  • Then that player shoots, which sends the other left player, and the shooter runs round the cones to stop them.
  • After each go, go back to your own side.

Keeping everyone moving

Pairs on each side and a pitch for every 4, so you're only ever one go from the ball. No score between the teams.

Make it easier

  • The shooter can block the shot but not tackle, giving the dribbler time to shoot.
  • Use a shorter pitch, about 20 metres long, so each dribble to goal is quicker.

Make it harder, step by step

  1. Practice foot only: every shot is with your practice foot.
  2. Two middle cones, not four: the shooter is back sooner, so the dribbler has to shoot quickly.
  3. Add a keeper in each goal, if a child would like to go in.
  4. Swap goals so each group attacks the other end.

Three things to say

  • Push the ball into space and go.
  • Hit the target.
  • Shoot, then sprint back.

Colts habit

Work hard: the recovery run is the point.

Both feet

Shoot with the practice foot every other go.

Heads up

Look up as you come round the cones.

The Colts change: Pairs on each side and a pitch for every 4. Each shooter stays on to defend the next dribbler.

Safety: If a keeper is used, follow the academy keeper safety rules for the age group.