Toe taps & foundations

15 × 15 yard grid

Give every player a ball and enough personal space inside a clearly marked grid. Boundary cones are optional: agree clear existing lines or fixed ground landmarks and walk the limits together. Organize 8 players before starting. Give every player a clear movement route. Check every player can move without entering another group's route.

Players

4–12

Equipment

8 balls (1 per player)

Show toe tap: Touch the top-front of the ball lightly with the sole of one foot, return that foot to the ground, then switch feet. The ball should stay almost still. Invite players to copy it before adding another movement.

1. 0:45 · Show the entry action: Show toe tap: Touch the top-front of the ball lightly with the sole of one foot, return that foot to the ground, then switch feet. The ball should stay almost still. Invite players to copy it before adding another movement.
2. 2:11 · Stationary and controlled: Begin with alternating toe taps at a comfortable rhythm. Use one simple action, generous space, and no elimination. Inside each timed phase, offer short repetitions and pauses whenever players need to reset.
3. 0:20 · Drink and reset: Offer a drink, demonstrate the next action briefly, and rotate partners or leaders if used. Take more time whenever needed and shorten play.
4. 2:11 · Move slowly through the grid: Move to inside-inside foundations, shifting weight smoothly from foot to foot. Stay within comfortable control; simplify if space or balance is lost.
5. 0:20 · Drink and reset: Offer a drink, demonstrate the next action briefly, and rotate partners or leaders if used. Take more time whenever needed and shorten play.
6. 2:13 · Add short changes of direction: Dribble freely and repeat each action when the coach shows a visual signal. Stay within comfortable control; simplify if space or balance is lost.