Shielding the King: Agility, Game Awareness, and Team Cohesion in Youth Soccer
Fun exercise to propose in a youth academy, which will allow your players to work on agility and information gathering. Good team cohesion will also be necessary!
Description
Mark out a square of approximately 10x10m, then place 7 players inside the square. Designate a "king" who will wear a pinnie attached to his shorts, then ask 6 players (including the "king") to form a circle in the center of the square by holding hands. The last player will have the role of the h...
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