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Obstacle Courses

Field size: half field of the soccer field

Number of players: split into two teams; teams from two to six

Age range: 12-14

Description: Create zones on the field where players have to complete a certain task.  In one zone players have to juggle the ball ten times. In the next zone they have to dribble through a set of cones. Next, they have to sprint for ten yards before they take a shot.  Incorporate all different kinds of skills and moves within the drill. Maybe players have to do sit ups and push ups in one zone or head the ball five times up in the air to themselves.

Obstacle courses force players to do things when they're tired and they’re also fun.  Players like to be challenged and compete with other players - it's almost an innate quality in every player that they try to be the best. 

Break into two groups and have teams race one another through the obstacle course.  Think of the TV show Survivor and come up with your best challenge or game and apply it to your soccer practice.

Equipment needed: Cones and practice vests.