Snake in the Grass Soccer Game - U6 to U17 Soccer Drills

This is a great soccer game for under 6 and under 8 soccer players. This soccer game is designed to work on young players coordination and body movements.
Soccer Drill contributed by: Chris Johnson

Soccer Drill Info:
This is for ages U6, U8. Run this soccer drill with at least 2 players but no more than 18. This soccer drill should last approximately 15 minutes on a small field. Make sure you have the following equipment: cones, .

Soccer Drill Diagram

Setup:
Create a small grid approximately 15X15 yards. All of the players should be inside the grid. The coach should designate two players to be the "snakes" by lying on their stomachs. Each of the players begin with one of their hands on the snakes in the grass.

Instructions:
When the coach yells "SNAKE IN THE GRASS" the non-snake players attempt to avoid the snakes as the snakes attempt to slither around on their stomach and touch a non-snake player. As a player is touched, that player too becomes a snake. The activity continues until everyone is a snake.

Variations:
NONE

Coaching Points:
This soccer game is designed to work on young soccer players balance, coordination and body movement. As the children attempt to avoid the snakes, they will move in all directions and should be encouraged to run, jump, cut, turn, etc to avoid the snake.

Focus:
Physical Quickness/Speed