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Created via @SportSessionPlanner Organisation • Area: Small circle (~15m diameter) • 5–10 players, each with a ball • All players inside the circle Objective: Players respond to visual or verbal cues while maintaining control of the ball. Practice: • Players dribble freely inside the circle. • Coach calls a command (colour or action). • Players must respond immediately while keeping control. • Continuous play for 30-second rounds. ➥ No stopping the whole group unless needed. Command Actions • Green = Dribble • Red = Stop ball (sole on top) • Yellow = Fast, small touches (stationary) • Orange = Roll ball side to side • Blue = Jump over ball • Purple = Free movement (dance/creative) • Turbo = Accelerate into space • Reverse = Pull back / change direction Progression 1: Speed of Commands ⇢ Increase frequency of calls. Progression 2: Visual Cues ⇢ Use cones or gestures instead of voice. Players must: Look up Scan constantly Progression 3: Decision Layer Add: ⇢ “Opposite” command (do the reverse action) ⇢ “Freeze others” (awareness of space and people) Optional Variation Gamified Scoring: • 1 point per correct action • Bonus for clean control • Deduct for loss of control Teaching the “Why” Read the Picture ⇢ “What’s around you before you move?” ⇢ “Who is close to you?” Purpose in the Action ⇢ “Are you controlling the ball or chasing it?” Change the Rhythm ⇢ “When do you move slowly?” ⇢ “When do you go fast?" View session via @SportSessionPlanner https://lnk2ssp.com/s/qtHZi/i/IoxO/Incentive-Play.html Website: https://www.thesportingresource.co.uk/