Work on awareness, ball handling and communicate. You need a bunch of different shaped balls and a jumper. Game devised by Harry, Charley, Charlie, Elsa and Tony (dad).
INTRODUCTION TO GAME
THE SKILLS AND THE GAME
GAME
Put a bunch of balls into a small area.
Blindfold kid. A jumper/rugby shirt is ideal.
Stand behind kid.
Shout out where you want to catch the ball, for example, short left, long right.
Kid leans into area to pick up a ball. If it’s a rugby ball, they pass it. If it is another ball, then they lose a life.
OPTIONS
Have a younger sister or brother shout when kid makes a mistake.
Specify different types of pass, like off-the-ground, standing up.
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