X and O's
Noughts and crosses with your feet: run out, drop a bib in a square, run back.
Set up
- Set up 9 boxes in a 3 by 3 grid with cones.
- Divide players into 2 teams, each with 3 bibs or cones.
Balls, bibs and cones. Playing area set up with 9 boxes. Players divided into 2 teams.
How to play
- One player at a time goes from each team to put a cone or bib in one of the squares.
- The aim is to get 3 in a row: horizontal, vertical or diagonal.
- Play short rounds and reset the boxes, so everyone runs many times.
Keeping everyone moving
Run several boards at once in small teams of 3 so nobody waits, and reset after each round rather than playing on to the end.
Make it easier
Make it harder
- Players dribble a ball to the start of the playing area before putting the cone or bib down.
- Each group has 3 balls and players put a ball into the squares instead of cones or bibs.
Three things to say
- Running, speed, acceleration and slowing down.
- Running with the ball under control at speed.
Colts habit
Lift each other: shout the next square to your teammate.
Both feet
Dribble out with the practice foot.
Heads up
Look at the board before you run.
The Colts change: Run several boards at once in small teams of 3 so nobody waits, and reset after each round rather than playing on to the end.
Safety: Keep the area clear of bags and bottles. Stay on your feet, no slide tackles. No heading.
Keeping score: Not needed. Short rounds, then reset.