FOOTBALL CHALLENGES
Football challenges are a fun way to practice your skills. They are also a great way to get warmed up and focused before training.
Have fun at home completing these football challenges. Submit your videos here for the chance to be shared on the Northern Inland Football Facebook page.
10 Ball Challenge
Line up 10 footballs on the edge of the penalty area, the first ball is a different colour. Attempt to get all of the footballs over the goal-line before the first one crosses. If the first ball does not cross the line no points are awarded. Each players has two attempts with the total score added over two rounds.
Three ball volley challenge
Start from the goal line and pass a ball out to the edge of the penalty area, once the ball crosses the line, flick it up and volley into the back of the net on the full to score a point.
The ball must cross the 18 yard line to make an attempt, and hit the back of the net on the full to score a point.
Each player gets 3 attempts each.
Juggling in pairs
Start juggling with a friend and see how long you can keep the ball in the air between the two of you. Once you have mastered juggling in pairs, it’s time to take the two touch challenge.
Two touch challenge
Play juggling in pairs but with a limit of two touches for each player. If the other player makes a mistake, you receive a point. Play the first to 5 points wins.
Head juggling in pairs
With a friend, count how many times you can head the ball to each other. Try and beat your record, start with 5, if you can get to 10 or even 20 you are on your way to mastering this challenge.
Juggling
How many juggles can you do? Keep counting and beat your record!
Keep the ball low and use the top of your toes for improved ball control.
