15 min
8-16 players
Technical
Hunter game with perception and coordination work (youth academy) (U9)
Ideal hunter exercise in soccer school, using visual cues to enhance cognitive perception among young players. A very fun drill that players generally enjoy.
Description
Mark out a square of about 20x20m then place a second square in the center of 5x5m. Then set up 4 gates of different colors (see animation) and form 4 teams of at least 2 players each.
The exercise will take place without a ball as follows:
1. The first 4 players will start running towards the c...
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