This is a fun drill that gives the players a chance to work on their dribbling skills and turns. And it gives the parents/coaches a chance to act like a zombie!
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Set up a square field (30x30 yards).
Ask any parents/coaches standing around to join in. They will be the โobstaclesโ for the children to avoid and will be walking around the square with their arms outstretched like a zombie, saying zombie things like โBraiiinsssโ โGraaaghhhโ โChildreeennโ โBananaaaaโ and other stupid things or just general grunting noises.
Each player has a ball and must dribble around the square avoiding the zombies.
If a player gets too close, zombies should lightly kick their ball so they will learn to keep closer control. Or slightly push/bump the player to test their control and balance under pressure.
Make sure players are looking around as they dribble and practice turns and changes of direction.
WHAT TO FOCUS ON:
Players keep close ball control so zombies canโt get the ball.
Use changes of direction to avoid the zombies.
Keep their heads up when they can to avoid other players and zombies.
CHANGE IT:
#1 Make the area bigger or smaller depending on skill level/number of players plus the number of zombies.
#2 Make the zombies walk faster or slower depending on the level of players.
#3 If a player gets touched by a zombie they have to do 5 toe-taps and then they can continue dribbling.
Summary of โZombiesโ :
Players must dribble around in a marked area and try not to get their ball kicked by one of the Zombies walking around!
Players should be using turns and keeping the ball on the outside of their body away from the Zombies
In the above image, the 4 yellow Zombies are walking around slowly providing a moving obstacle for the kids to dribble around or practice doing a turn to get away
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