Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Hospital Tag - U8

Hospital Tag (15 mins)

Set Up: 

• Each player with a ball.
• Field size 20 (L) x 20 (W).

Action: 

• Each player with a ball is to move around area.
• Move to different areas of the square as to not get tagged.
• Any player can tag any other player.
• Once tagged player is to hold one arm while still dribbling around square.
• If player tagged a second time player is to hold both arms while still dribbling around square.
• If player tagged a third time they must join coach on the sideline (hospital) and do a ball feeling exercise (e.g., 10 toe taps). Once completed they can re-join group.

• The time of sets or size of the area can be adjusted to suit the needs and abilities of the players.
• Aim to improve running/dribbling with the ball.

Player Tips:

• As Above.

Coaching Points:

• Correct running/dribbling with the ball technique.
• Small touches.
• Heads Up.
• Dodge the tag.

Session Timing:

• Complete 3 sets of 3 minutes with a 1 minute rest in between sets.

Video:

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY6jYOza3nOOfUzadS2T3AA