- Definition
A "give and go" is when a player passes a ball or puck to a teammate ("give"), then quickly runs to an open spot ("go") to get the ball or puck passed back to them, moving it closer to the goal.
In soccer, a player passes the ball to a teammate, runs past the defender, and receives a return pass in open space.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: A give and go is like handing a toy to a friend, running past them, and then having them hand it back to you in a new spot.
Ask your child: After you pass the ball, where's a good place to run to get open?
Common mix-up: Kids might think their job is done after they pass. The key is that passing is only the first step; the 'go' part is what creates the real advantage.
Examples
- In basketball, passing to a teammate at the top of the key, cutting towards the basket, and getting the ball back for a layup.
- In floor hockey, passing the puck to a winger, skating around an opponent, and getting a pass back in front of the net.
give and go is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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