U8 Challenge of the Week Outdoor
Soccer Ball to Bin
Skill Passing: Surface of the foot and ball, Pace and accuracy
Anyone can play — kids, parents, grandparents, whoever is around. Nothing here needs a coach.
Set it up
Set the garbage can in an open area. Each player starts with a soccer ball and no closer than 2 steps from the can; can be further.
How to play
Both players are playing at the same time. Each player bounces their soccer ball once then tries to kick it into the can before it bounces a second time. If you miss the can, go to your ball and try again. If it goes into the can, you get 1 point. Remove your ball and continue playing. (be careful not to kick your ball if your opponent is retrieving their ball from the can)
Scoring
- 1 point each time you play the ball into the can
First player to 10 points wins the round (number can be adjusted if all players agree. For example play to 20 instead of 10.) After 1 player get to 10, start another game.
Make it harder or easier
Pick as many as you like.
- 1If you miss, try to play the ball off the bounce. You can use multiple juggle touches or bounces if
- 2Rotate feet. If you score with your right foot, the next point must be with your left foot.
- 3Use only 1 ball and if your opponent misses, you continue playing off the bounce.
- 4Challenge of the Week U8
- 5SKILL ACQUISITION: Passing: Surface of the foot and ball, Pace and accuracy