All kids love to bowl, so this game is a sure thing. Introduce this game by asking "Who here likes to go bowling?" Almost everyone will say yes. Ask if they can tell you how it works, after which you'll explain that we can play a similar game in soccer.

For this game you'll need discs (or cones). Place a ball on top of a disc, forming a "bowling pin". The object is to knock the ball off the disc, by making a nice pass accurately aimed.

Set up the game depending upon how many players and extra balls you have. The ideal setup includes teams of two or three players, with each team having three targets to hit, spaced 3-4 feet apart and about 10-15 feet away. One player makes a pass towards the pins, fetches the ball, and then passes it back to the next player who takes a turn. Whichever team knocks down all three "pins" wins.

Use additional cones to mark the starting point. With older players, have them positioned 10-15 yards behind the starting point. This allows for an even longer pass back, and adds a bit of dribbling up to the starting point.

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