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LOGINDinosaur egg hunt showdown
A fun, energetic, competitive practice for young players to practice their dribbling, shooting and defending
WHY USE IT
This practice creates a fun, competitive environment for young players, providing realistic, chaotic situations. This develops decision-making, encourages speed, reactions and transitions, and keeps all players active with minimal waiting time.
Set-up
Mark out an area relative to the age, ability and number of your players. Place 2-4 small goals or cone goals around the outside (dinosaur nests). Place a number of footballs in in the middle (dinosaur eggs). Split players into 2–4 teams, each starting in a corner (dino base).
HOW TO play
On the coach’s call, the first player from each team runs to the middle to collect a dinosaur egg (ball). Once they have an egg, they must:
- Dribble away from pressure
- Choose a free nest (goal)
- Shoot and try to score
After shooting, they become a Dino Defender and can try to stop other players scoring. The next player from each team goes as soon as the first player touches a ball. The game continues in quick, energetic waves.
PROGRESSIONS & ADAPTATIONS
To make the game easier:
- Remove defenders after shooting
- Use bigger or closer goals
- Allow players time/space before shooting
To make the game harder:
- Add more defenders earlier
- Set a time limit to shoot (e.g. 5 seconds)
- Encourage or require weaker foot finishes
- Allow players to steal eggs from each other before shooting
COACHING POINTS
- Quick reactions: attack the ball with speed
- Head up: recognise space and free goals early
- Positive first touch away from pressure
- Composure in front of goal
- Encourage bravery and creativity when finishing
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On the coach’s call, the first player collects a dinosaur egg
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They must then dribble, choose a free nest, and shoot
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After shooting, players become Dino Defenders and can try to stop other players scoring
- The next player from each team goes as soon as the player in front of them touches a ball
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