Crab Soccer
Crab soccer: a soccer game played in the crab position (belly up), kicking the ball with the feet.
How to play
- Explain the crab position: hands and feet on the floor, belly up.
- Practice moving in crab position.
- Games with a big foam ball and cone goals.
- Short 3-minute games.
Rules
- Kick only with the feet.
- No sitting or lying down to stop the ball.
Variations
Easier
Small field and giant ball.
Standard
Teams of 5.
Harder
Goal only after three passes.
Adaptations
- Wrist problems: kneeling position.
- Limited mobility: seated goalie.
Learning goals
- Develop arm and trunk strength.
- Improve coordination in unusual positions.
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