Coaching Points
Place the sole of the foot on the top of the ball and gently push it forwards, try to keep the ball close to the body at all times so that it is under your control. Be aware of the space around you by looking up to see where the space is. If the ball runs away too quickly, you can trap it with the sole of your foot so that it stops moving.
You will need:Bronze Challenge
Can you dribble the ball using the sole of both your left and right feet?
Silver Challenge
Can you dribble the ball using the sole of your foot for 20 seconds without bumping into anything or the ball stopping?
Gold Challenge
Ask a friend to walk slowly in front of you, changing direction every couple of steps. Using the sole of your foot to dribble the ball can you follow their pathway?
Bronze Challenge
Can you pass the hoop around the body in both directions?
Silver Challenge
Can you continuously pass the hoop around the body whilst moving from a standing to a seated position?
Gold Challenge
Can you pass the hoop around the body whilst balancing on one leg or with your eyes closed?
Coaching Points
Keep your eyes on the ball and take soft touches with the sole of the foot, practice slowly to begin with keeping the ball under close control. To make the task harder place the cones closer together.
You will need:Bronze Challenge
Can you dribble one full figure of 8 using the sole of both feet, without touching any of the cones?
Silver Challenge
Gold Challenge
Coaching Points
Ensure the person you are passing the object too has a good grip before you release. Stay focused on the task and work as a team
You will need:Bronze Challenge
Complete this challenge with at least 3 other friends using a large object!
Silver Challenge
Complete this challenge with at least 3 friends, whilst balancing on one leg or closing your eyes!
Gold Challenge
Complete this challenge with at least 3 friends using a tiny object!
Bronze Challenge
Play the game for 1 minute without stopping
Silver Challenge
Play the game with 3 different people for at least 1 minute each without stopping
Gold Challenge
Add a new rule to the game and play it with 3 different people
Coaching Points
Pull the rope quickly, directly upwards to give yourself the best chance of catching the rope. To catch it; keep your eyes fixed on the end of the rope that you are going to catch and get your hand ready.
You will need:Bronze Challenge
Can you catch the rope 6 times, without the other end touching the floor?
Silver Challenge
Can you catch the rope 6 times, without the other end touching the floor and with both feet in the air when you catch it?
Gold Challenge
Can you catch the rope 3 times in a row, without the other end touching the floor?
Coaching Points
The thrower should move around the centre floor spot so that they are able to bounce it into a space, away from the partner. The harder the ball is bounced, the further it will travel. The partner should try to anticipate where the ball is going to bounce and be ready to move.
You will need:Bronze Challenge
Complete 12 goes in a row with a partner
Silver Challenge
Challenge 3 different people to matches
Gold Challenge
Win 10 games - first to 3 points to win