Technique: lose your marker 2
in Ball Control and Footwork, Tips and advice, Turning
In the second part of losing your marker session the onus is on players to create space when receiving the ball. MORE
Funny Turns
The Rules
The players start in the diamond with a ball each.
Nominate a player to audition their funny turn. This can be any way they know of turning with the ball, however unorthodox.
The player called dribbles to one of the outside cones and shows a turn that all the others must watch.
If you are happy with the turn then the player dribbles back and all of the players get 1 minute to practice the turn they have just watched.
After the rehearsal the players have to work their way around the clock performing the turn and returning through the diamond at each cone.
The coach and the player that auditioned the turn now become judges and choose the best attempt at the turn as the winner. 2nd and 3rd places can also be awarded.
The winner is allowed to nominate the next audition and can choose themselves if they wish.
Make sure everyone has a chance to audition a turn.
Main Objectives
Turning with the ball under close control.
Set Up
Area: Circle, 10 yards radius
Players: 8
Equipment: 12 cones, 8 balls
The first player displays their funny turn.
The rest of the players try to copy it.
The coach and player choose a winner.
What To Call Out
“It’s showtime!”
“Be inventive”
“Keep the ball close”
Progression
Add 1 or 2 defenders inside the circle which the players must avoid while dribbling. The defenders cannot enter the diamond in the centre.
Hint
No matter how easy or hard the turn, give the players lots of praise and encourage them to try different things.
