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-Objective:
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To successfully complete 10 laps of the course.
-Fundamental Movement Skills:
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Manipulative Retain
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Dribble
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-Equipment List:
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One soccer ball per player
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Two pylons
Demolition Derby
-Equipment Link:
-Setting Up:
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Set up 2 pylons 5 paces apart (further if there are many people)
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Give each player a soccer ball
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Each player lines up at one of the pylons
-Instructions:
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At the signal to begin all players dribble through a figure 8 pattern around the pylons.
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The more people and the closer the pylons the more congested is the middle between the 2 pylons.
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Each player tries to successfully complete 10 laps of the course--dribbling around both pylons is considered 1 lap.
-Questions & Notes:
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Safety considerations:
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No running is permitted.
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No deliberate body contact is permitted.
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Players should keep their heads up, especially when they are going through the mob in the middle.
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Variation:
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Different Sport Demolition Derby: This drill can also work for other sports such as basketball, lacrosse...
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As a cool-down:
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Works great as a cool-down, particularly if the pylons are not to far apart and movement is limited to a quick walk.
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