Messi Dribble Challenge

Supplies

• Soccer balls (1 per child, or share in turns)

• Cones, chairs, or markers to create a dribble course

• Stopwatch (optional for timed runs)

• Open space (hall, playground, or field)

Steps

1. Set up a cone course (straight line or zig-zag).

2. Give each child a soccer ball.

3. Explain the challenge:

   • Children must dribble the ball through the course using their feet only.

   • They cannot use their hands.

   • The ball must stay close to them (no kicking far ahead).

4. Time each child, or have them race side by side if enough space.

5. Encourage them to go as fast as possible while keeping control of the ball — “just like Messi!”

6. The child with the fastest controlled dribble wins.