Rooftops (Great Game)
Rooftops is a fun competition where players are challenged to play the soccer ball from one grid, through the air into another grid, where another group of players must control the ball (similar to soccer tennis). I call this game rooftops, because the players are told to imagine they are on top of skyscrapers, I suppose the game could be called skyscrapers as well!
The game can be adjusted to the skill level of the players. The distance between the grids can vary from a short distance of about fifteen yards, to a much more challenging distance of thirty yards or more!
The size of the two grids may vary as well. The smaller the grid, the more difficult it would be to place the ball into the grid (ideal for accuracy practice), and the more difficult it would be to keep the ball from going out of the grid (ideal for trapping in close quarters). However, a smaller grid would give you less grid to cover in attempting to receive the ball, so if you were practicing moving to the ball and controlling it, then a larger grid may be more suitable!
The rules can vary as well. I suggest introducing the game with as few rules as possible, to allow the players to get used to the game, before introducing additional rules or challenges!
Start by awarding a point if the ball ever goes touches the ground outside the grid (off the rooftop)! For example: Team "A" kicks the ball from one grid (rooftop) to the other, and it falls short of team "B's" grid, a point is awarded to team "B". Another example: Team "A" kicks the ball through the air and it lands inside the grid, but team "B" doesn't control the ball well and it bounces out of the grid (off the rooftop), a point would be awarded to team "A." First team to reach 10 points, wins!
The game can be adjusted to the skill level of the players. The distance between the grids can vary from a short distance of about fifteen yards, to a much more challenging distance of thirty yards or more!
The size of the two grids may vary as well. The smaller the grid, the more difficult it would be to place the ball into the grid (ideal for accuracy practice), and the more difficult it would be to keep the ball from going out of the grid (ideal for trapping in close quarters). However, a smaller grid would give you less grid to cover in attempting to receive the ball, so if you were practicing moving to the ball and controlling it, then a larger grid may be more suitable!
The rules can vary as well. I suggest introducing the game with as few rules as possible, to allow the players to get used to the game, before introducing additional rules or challenges!
Start by awarding a point if the ball ever goes touches the ground outside the grid (off the rooftop)! For example: Team "A" kicks the ball from one grid (rooftop) to the other, and it falls short of team "B's" grid, a point is awarded to team "B". Another example: Team "A" kicks the ball through the air and it lands inside the grid, but team "B" doesn't control the ball well and it bounces out of the grid (off the rooftop), a point would be awarded to team "A." First team to reach 10 points, wins!
Additional Variations:
Earn a point each time you bring the ball out of the air (touching it before it hits the ground).
One player in each grid or more than one player in each grid.
Ball can land short, but not long or wide.
Time limit ball can stay in grid before kicking it into opponent's grid (2-3 seconds).
Bonus points for hitting the ball back successfully with just one touch.
On two player teams, one player traps the ball and the other kicks it into the opponents grid (rooftop).
Earn a point each time you bring the ball out of the air (touching it before it hits the ground).
One player in each grid or more than one player in each grid.
Ball can land short, but not long or wide.
Time limit ball can stay in grid before kicking it into opponent's grid (2-3 seconds).
Bonus points for hitting the ball back successfully with just one touch.
On two player teams, one player traps the ball and the other kicks it into the opponents grid (rooftop).