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Sharks and minnows

8–20 players
U8–U10
Medium
Dribbling and 1v1
Ball mastery

Sharks and minnows: the set-up from above

How it works

Minnows dribble from one end to the other; sharks without a ball try to kick their balls out. Players who lose their ball become sharks.

Make it easier

Fewer sharks, wider area

Make it harder

More sharks, narrower area

Less planning. More coaching.

CoachPoint plans your sessions with drills like this one for your team's age, keeps time on the pitch and sorts the subs on match day. See the app