Large Grid Tag
Game/Task Outline

Tactical Problem: To defend space in attack using on-the-ball skills.
Skill development: Protecting the ball with on-the-ball skills (dribbling, shielding). To create and locate space.
Teaching Points:
  • Similar to previous game, but this game takes place within a much larger grid. 
  • Use both feet when dribbling.
  • Use of fakes and changes in direction are encouraged to help the student elude the defender.
  • Shield the ball by using the body. Place body between ball and defender OR attack straight on using fakes and changes in direction.
  • To maintain ball control, keep ball close to body and head up (very important in this game, there are many students running around in the same space).
  • Use other players within the grid to help you escape any situations (i.e..  use another to cover you without them knowing that they are doing it, somewhat like a screen).

 

 
 
 
Note how the defenders accumulate, therefore the ball carriers are faced with different tactics. 

 

 
Organizational Points: 
  • If the class size is relatively small (15-20), all students can participate within one large grid.
  • If the class size is larger then make two large grids.
  • To determine who is the first defender (because most students resist volunteering), choose a student who is the last one to come in, once they have already been instructed to be quick.
  • Rotate defenders and/or the teacher can become a defender if he/she likes to.