0:00:02 > 0:00:05The crowd are going wild. CHEERING
0:00:05 > 0:00:07Here come the Footy Pups.
0:00:07 > 0:00:11# They play like a dream when they work as a team
0:00:11 > 0:00:15# Footy pups, go, go, Footy pups
0:00:15 > 0:00:19# There's Pickles and Rex and Geraldine next
0:00:19 > 0:00:21# Footy Pups, go, go, Footy Pups
0:00:22 > 0:00:26# Rozzie and Benny and Manager Freddie
0:00:26 > 0:00:29# Footy Pups, go, go, Footy Pups
0:00:30 > 0:00:34# There's Rachel too and, of course, all of you
0:00:34 > 0:00:36# Footy Pups, go, go, Footy Pups
0:00:38 > 0:00:41# Go, go, go, go, Footy Pups! #
0:00:41 > 0:00:43CHEERING
0:00:44 > 0:00:47Rachel Yankey - top international footballer
0:00:47 > 0:00:51and all-round sporting superstar.
0:00:51 > 0:00:54But when Rachel's not scoring goals for her team,
0:00:54 > 0:00:57she's playing with the Footy Pups.
0:00:59 > 0:01:01THEY CHEER
0:01:03 > 0:01:08Hi, everyone. We're all warmed up, so it's time to get moving.
0:01:08 > 0:01:11THEY CHEER
0:01:11 > 0:01:13Today on my team we have...
0:01:13 > 0:01:16- Number one, Kenny. - CHEERING
0:01:19 > 0:01:21- Number two, Robin. - CHEERING
0:01:25 > 0:01:27- Number three, Sonny. - CHEERING
0:01:31 > 0:01:34- Number four, Leah. - CHEERING
0:01:37 > 0:01:39- Number five, Issa. - CHEERING
0:01:42 > 0:01:44- Number six, Emma. - CHEERING
0:01:46 > 0:01:50Also joining us are Footy Pups Benny and Rex.
0:01:50 > 0:01:52- Hooray! - CHEERING
0:01:52 > 0:01:54And that's today's team.
0:01:54 > 0:01:55CHEERING
0:01:56 > 0:02:00OK, guys, gather round. It's team talk time.
0:02:00 > 0:02:02Today we're going to be looking at kicking.
0:02:02 > 0:02:06Who knows what different parts of our football boot might
0:02:06 > 0:02:08we use to kick the ball?
0:02:08 > 0:02:10- Sonny?- The laces.
0:02:10 > 0:02:12Use the laces, brilliant.
0:02:12 > 0:02:15- Emma?- The outside of your boot. - Well done.
0:02:15 > 0:02:17- Kenny?- Inside of your foot.
0:02:17 > 0:02:18That's right.
0:02:18 > 0:02:21There are LOTS of different ways to kick the ball.
0:02:21 > 0:02:25Today we're going to kick the ball with the inside of our foot.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29It's the type of kick that gives us the most control of the ball.
0:02:29 > 0:02:32Remember that control's REALLY important
0:02:32 > 0:02:34when we're playing football.
0:02:34 > 0:02:37There are three main things to remember when kicking.
0:02:37 > 0:02:39Place our foot next to the ball,
0:02:39 > 0:02:43swing your other leg back and strike the ball.
0:02:43 > 0:02:45Do you guys want to do it with me?
0:02:45 > 0:02:48So, place your foot next to the ball...
0:02:48 > 0:02:50swing your other leg back...
0:02:50 > 0:02:51and strike the ball.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54Come on, let's go and have a practice.
0:02:56 > 0:02:58So, I've put you into pairs.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00Pass the ball to your partner
0:03:00 > 0:03:03by kicking it with the inside of your foot.
0:03:03 > 0:03:06Remember, this type of kick is all about control.
0:03:06 > 0:03:09So no big hoofin' it down the pitch.
0:03:09 > 0:03:10Let's go.
0:03:10 > 0:03:11Cracking start.
0:03:11 > 0:03:15Put your foot next to the ball, swing your leg back and pass.
0:03:15 > 0:03:18Oh, look at that, it's like a straight line.
0:03:18 > 0:03:20Make an L-shape with your feet
0:03:20 > 0:03:23and use the inside of your foot to pass the ball.
0:03:23 > 0:03:24And...off you go.
0:03:24 > 0:03:28- Perfect pass. Well done, Leah. - I agree, Rachel.
0:03:28 > 0:03:30Well done, Benny. Well done, Rex.
0:03:30 > 0:03:32Remember, no hoofin'.
0:03:33 > 0:03:35Ooh, nice pass.
0:03:35 > 0:03:37Kenny lines it up... Nicely done.
0:03:37 > 0:03:41- Remember, that foot not too close to the ball.- Good advice.
0:03:41 > 0:03:43Robin passes perfectly to Leah.
0:03:43 > 0:03:46She looks pleased with that.
0:03:46 > 0:03:51Whilst these guys keep practicing, here's a reminder for you at home.
0:03:51 > 0:03:54To kick the ball with the inside of your foot...
0:03:54 > 0:03:56Place your foot next to the ball,
0:03:56 > 0:03:58swing your other leg back
0:03:58 > 0:04:02and strike the ball with the inside of your foot.
0:04:02 > 0:04:06Let's challenge ourselves. This is what you need to do.
0:04:06 > 0:04:07- You ready, Robin?- Yes.
0:04:07 > 0:04:09'In pairs, run and kick the ball
0:04:09 > 0:04:12'back and forth to each other, through the cones.
0:04:12 > 0:04:15'When a pair gets to the end, run to the beginning
0:04:15 > 0:04:17'and the next pair start.'
0:04:17 > 0:04:19Next two. Good.
0:04:19 > 0:04:21Take it to the next set of cones.
0:04:21 > 0:04:24Good concentration.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27Place your foot next to it, swing back and kick!
0:04:27 > 0:04:30They've got the right idea. Look at this.
0:04:30 > 0:04:34- Use the inside of your foot to kick that ball.- Not your toes.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36Great stuff.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39Gently pass that ball to your partner.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41Well done, Leah.
0:04:43 > 0:04:44Smashing!
0:04:44 > 0:04:48You're good at all the different types of kicks, Benny.
0:04:48 > 0:04:50- HE LAUGHS - Thanks, Rex.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53Do you remember the kicking games you set up for my birthday?
0:04:53 > 0:04:54Oh, yes!
0:04:56 > 0:04:59It's a very early start here at Pupton Park,
0:04:59 > 0:05:02which means it must be a special day for someone.
0:05:02 > 0:05:06Huddle up, pups. The birthday boy will be here any minute.
0:05:06 > 0:05:07We don't have much time.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10Benny's going to love our special kicking games.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14We'll give him the best birthday ever!
0:05:14 > 0:05:17Do you think we need any more balloons? I LOVE balloons.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19I think we've got quite enough.
0:05:19 > 0:05:23- CHEER-FLEADERS:- Two, four, six, eight - we see Benny by the gate.
0:05:23 > 0:05:26Action stations, everyone!
0:05:26 > 0:05:27THEY LAUGH
0:05:28 > 0:05:31I hope I've got time to help Groundskeeper Pete
0:05:31 > 0:05:34finish decorating the birthday cake.
0:05:34 > 0:05:36BEEPING
0:05:36 > 0:05:39It, erm, came out of the oven a bit bigger than I expected.
0:05:39 > 0:05:40HE GROANS
0:05:43 > 0:05:45- ALL:- Happy Birthday, Benny.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48Bow-wow! Thanks everyone.
0:05:48 > 0:05:52And there's a very special birthday surprise.
0:05:52 > 0:05:56We've all made up our very own football party games you can play.
0:05:56 > 0:05:58- Football games? - HE BARKS
0:05:58 > 0:06:01Yes! This is going to be the best birthday ever.
0:06:01 > 0:06:05Come on, Benny. It's my game first.
0:06:05 > 0:06:07THEY CHATTER
0:06:07 > 0:06:09GRUNTING
0:06:09 > 0:06:13I don't believe it. This whisk is stuck solid.
0:06:13 > 0:06:17If only you could fix this like you fix everything else.
0:06:17 > 0:06:19Hey, maybe I can.
0:06:19 > 0:06:23- How about this beauty? - HE LAUGHS
0:06:24 > 0:06:27Get whisking, Pete!
0:06:27 > 0:06:28- Whoa... - SPLAT!
0:06:31 > 0:06:32PETE GROANS
0:06:34 > 0:06:38Welcome to your first birthday kicking challenge, Benny.
0:06:38 > 0:06:42Kicking challenge? Are you sure it's not an eating challenge?
0:06:42 > 0:06:46You'll see. Take it away, Cheer-fleaders.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49- ALL:- The winner's going to score a goal,
0:06:49 > 0:06:51just hit your ball into the bowl.
0:06:51 > 0:06:53You can have as many goes as you need.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56Thanks, Rozzie, but I don't need lots of goes.
0:06:56 > 0:06:58I can do this in one kick.
0:06:58 > 0:07:00Remember, a chip is a delicate kick,
0:07:00 > 0:07:02under the ball to make it...
0:07:02 > 0:07:04BENNY BARKS
0:07:04 > 0:07:07CHEER-FLEADERS CHEER
0:07:07 > 0:07:09Aw, I missed.
0:07:13 > 0:07:17Never mind, I'm sure you'll win my birthday kicking game.
0:07:17 > 0:07:19Let's hope Geraldine's right.
0:07:19 > 0:07:23I wonder how Freddie and Pete are getting along with that cake.
0:07:23 > 0:07:27That's the icing done, Pete. But how are we going to decorate it
0:07:27 > 0:07:29with all these doggy treats?
0:07:29 > 0:07:31Ah, "leaf" that to me.
0:07:32 > 0:07:34It's a leaf blower, see?
0:07:34 > 0:07:36LEAF BLOWER HUMS
0:07:36 > 0:07:38SQUELCH
0:07:38 > 0:07:40Well, that was easy, Freddie.
0:07:40 > 0:07:41Freddie?
0:07:41 > 0:07:43- HE GROANS - Piece of cake(!)
0:07:45 > 0:07:48Yee-hah! It's time for my game, Benny.
0:07:48 > 0:07:53- FLEAS:- Can you kick a special volley, through the hoop on this trolley?
0:07:53 > 0:07:54Easy.
0:07:54 > 0:07:58All I've got to do is kick the ball when it's off the ground.
0:07:58 > 0:08:00I'll definitely get it right this time.
0:08:00 > 0:08:03Scoring from a volley is a test for any striker.
0:08:03 > 0:08:06Especially through a moving target.
0:08:06 > 0:08:07Alley-oops!
0:08:07 > 0:08:08Ruff!
0:08:08 > 0:08:12- CHEER-FLEADERS:- Yay... Aw.
0:08:12 > 0:08:14Ey, that's looking grand, Freddie.
0:08:14 > 0:08:16We just need to add one more...
0:08:16 > 0:08:17Whoa!
0:08:18 > 0:08:20FREDDIE YELPS
0:08:20 > 0:08:21Oh...
0:08:23 > 0:08:26These party games are harder than I thought.
0:08:26 > 0:08:29Don't worry, Benny. You'll love this one.
0:08:29 > 0:08:31It's got lots of balloons in it. See?
0:08:31 > 0:08:32HE LAUGHS
0:08:32 > 0:08:35- ALL:- Toe-poke ball as hard as you can
0:08:35 > 0:08:38and make the wall of balloons go bang!
0:08:38 > 0:08:41All I've got to do is hit the ball with the front of my foot
0:08:41 > 0:08:45really hard. I've GOT to be able to win this game.
0:08:45 > 0:08:47Let's hope the birthday boy's right,
0:08:47 > 0:08:50because a toe-poke is a very hard kick to aim.
0:08:50 > 0:08:51Good luck, Benny.
0:08:51 > 0:08:53Ruff!
0:08:53 > 0:08:54- BOING! - Aw, not again!
0:08:56 > 0:08:58We did it, Groundskeeper Pete.
0:08:58 > 0:09:02The birthday cake is finally ready.
0:09:02 > 0:09:03SPLAT!
0:09:03 > 0:09:04Run for it!
0:09:06 > 0:09:10- That was close.- Aye, maybe we should get this birthday cake to
0:09:10 > 0:09:13Benny before anything else happens to it.
0:09:13 > 0:09:15Sounds like a good tactic from Freddie.
0:09:15 > 0:09:18Maybe some cake will cheer up the birthday pup.
0:09:18 > 0:09:22Oh, I can't believe it. I didn't hit one balloon.
0:09:22 > 0:09:25Oh, bones! I thought my game would be easy.
0:09:25 > 0:09:28We just wanted you to enjoy your birthday.
0:09:28 > 0:09:32Thanks, Rozzie but maybe I'm just no good at kicking today.
0:09:32 > 0:09:35You've still got one kicking game left.
0:09:35 > 0:09:37BENNY GROANS
0:09:37 > 0:09:40- CHEER-FLEADERS:- Drop-kick the ball over this mark
0:09:40 > 0:09:43and you will be our birthday star!
0:09:43 > 0:09:47You're right, it's my birthday. I SHOULD be having fun.
0:09:47 > 0:09:50I'm going to enjoy this last game, no matter what happens.
0:09:50 > 0:09:53That's the spirit, lad. And once you've enjoyed
0:09:53 > 0:09:56your last kicking game, you can enjoy this, too.
0:09:56 > 0:09:58- ALL:- Bow-wow!
0:09:58 > 0:10:03A football cup cupcake? That's the coolest birthday cake ever!
0:10:03 > 0:10:05Aye, fit for a football superstar.
0:10:05 > 0:10:08We decorated it ourselves.
0:10:08 > 0:10:10And I added the balloons.
0:10:10 > 0:10:11Balloons?
0:10:13 > 0:10:15What a howler!
0:10:15 > 0:10:18Och, it's a CAKEtastrophe.
0:10:18 > 0:10:22Nope, it's my final kicking challenge.
0:10:22 > 0:10:25OK, laddie, you've got to kick that ball harder
0:10:25 > 0:10:27and higher than you've ever kicked before.
0:10:27 > 0:10:30Sounds like a puppy plan.
0:10:30 > 0:10:34The birthday pup is about to take the most difficult kick of all.
0:10:34 > 0:10:37The stakes couldn't be higher. Or should I say "cakes"?
0:10:37 > 0:10:38Ruff!
0:10:38 > 0:10:40THEY GASP
0:10:40 > 0:10:43Oh, what a fantastic drop-kick.
0:10:43 > 0:10:45THEY CHEER
0:10:45 > 0:10:48You did it, laddie! You saved the birthday...
0:10:48 > 0:10:49SPLAT!
0:10:49 > 0:10:51..cake.
0:10:51 > 0:10:53Mm, takes nice, too.
0:10:53 > 0:10:55THEY CHEER
0:10:55 > 0:11:00Thanks, everyone. This is definitely the best birthday ever.
0:11:00 > 0:11:02- FLEAS:- Benny's drop-kick was hard to beat.
0:11:02 > 0:11:05He saved the cake, now we can eat.
0:11:05 > 0:11:09Go, go, go, footy dance!
0:11:09 > 0:11:12Happy Birthday, Benny.
0:11:14 > 0:11:19- Bow-wow!- That was definitely the best birthday ever.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21- Hi, guys.- BOTH:- Hi, Rachel.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24Pleased you had such a great birthday, Benny.
0:11:24 > 0:11:26Thanks, Rachel.
0:11:26 > 0:11:29Great kicking, by the way. C-Can I join in?
0:11:29 > 0:11:30Whoa...
0:11:30 > 0:11:32- REX LAUGHS - Of course you can.
0:11:32 > 0:11:35But you can't play wearing those.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38Silly me. I need to get my football boots.
0:11:38 > 0:11:42Do you guys remember how to kick the ball?
0:11:42 > 0:11:44Place your foot next to the ball,
0:11:44 > 0:11:46swing your other leg back
0:11:46 > 0:11:49and strike the ball with the inside of your foot.
0:11:51 > 0:11:54- Right, guys, who fancies a game? - ALL:- Yeah!
0:11:54 > 0:11:57So, I've split you up into two teams.
0:11:57 > 0:11:58We've got the Giraffes.
0:11:58 > 0:12:01Giraffes, give me your best giraffe impression.
0:12:01 > 0:12:04- THEY MAKE CHEWING NOISES - Oh, fantastic.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06And we've got the Zebras.
0:12:06 > 0:12:08Zebras, give me your best zebra noises.
0:12:08 > 0:12:11- THEY CLOP - That's brilliant.
0:12:11 > 0:12:17Let's take a look with the Footy Pups to find out how to play.
0:12:17 > 0:12:21To play this game, you'll need to use your best kicking skills.
0:12:21 > 0:12:24Each team stands by a bucket of balls.
0:12:24 > 0:12:28When the whistle blows, the first team-mate grabs a ball,
0:12:28 > 0:12:30runs to the line and kicks it down the pitch,
0:12:30 > 0:12:33- using the inside of their foot. - PUPS CHEER
0:12:33 > 0:12:37The further they kick the ball, the more points they score.
0:12:37 > 0:12:40If it stops in the first section, you score one point.
0:12:40 > 0:12:43If it stops in the second, two points.
0:12:43 > 0:12:44Three points for the third
0:12:44 > 0:12:46and four for the fourth.
0:12:46 > 0:12:50If you manage to get it in the goal, you'll score FIVE points.
0:12:50 > 0:12:54Once the player has kicked, they must run back to their team,
0:12:54 > 0:12:57high-five and then the next team-mate begins.
0:12:57 > 0:12:59Keep going until the final whistle.
0:12:59 > 0:13:04The winners will be the team who score the most points.
0:13:04 > 0:13:06OK, guys, are we ready to play?
0:13:06 > 0:13:08- ALL:- Yeah!
0:13:08 > 0:13:10Three, two, one...
0:13:10 > 0:13:12WHISTLE SOUNDS
0:13:12 > 0:13:16And they're off. This is going to be a battle of the skills.
0:13:16 > 0:13:17Issa carefully lines it up.
0:13:17 > 0:13:20Oh, a bit of a wobble, but look at that ball.
0:13:20 > 0:13:22Can it make the goal?
0:13:22 > 0:13:25Yes, it can. What a start for the Giraffes.
0:13:25 > 0:13:29Nice and still as you're trying to strike - no wobbly jellies.
0:13:29 > 0:13:32Nice and steady from these two.
0:13:32 > 0:13:34Ooh, a bit too hard from Sonny.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37- Quickly, high-five your team-mate. - THEY CHEER
0:13:37 > 0:13:40Remember to place...
0:13:40 > 0:13:41swing...
0:13:41 > 0:13:42and strike!
0:13:42 > 0:13:45Well done, Kenny - brilliant!
0:13:45 > 0:13:47Good, make that L-shape, Emma.
0:13:47 > 0:13:49Nice and gentle from Emma, there,
0:13:49 > 0:13:51and a solid four points.
0:13:51 > 0:13:53This really is sensational stuff.
0:13:53 > 0:13:54Come on, Issa!
0:13:54 > 0:13:56Great kick from Issa.
0:13:56 > 0:13:58Here's Leah again,
0:13:58 > 0:14:01lining it up nicely. Top strike!
0:14:01 > 0:14:03Speedy action there by Robin.
0:14:03 > 0:14:04Five points.
0:14:04 > 0:14:06Oh, check that!
0:14:06 > 0:14:08Come on, time is running out.
0:14:08 > 0:14:10Who's going to win this?
0:14:10 > 0:14:13The tension's mounting. Keep kicking.
0:14:13 > 0:14:15- WHISTLE SOUNDS - And time.
0:14:15 > 0:14:19And it's all over. Let's have a replay.
0:14:19 > 0:14:22Both teams showed impressive kicking skills
0:14:22 > 0:14:25and were brilliant at sending the ball up the pitch.
0:14:25 > 0:14:26Great goals, too,
0:14:26 > 0:14:29but who scored the most points?
0:14:29 > 0:14:33Let's go to Footy Pups Benny and Rex for the final scores.
0:14:33 > 0:14:35The Zebras have 17 points...
0:14:35 > 0:14:37but today's king kickers,
0:14:37 > 0:14:39with 26 points, are the Giraffes.
0:14:39 > 0:14:44- CHEERING - Bow-wow!- Yeah!
0:14:44 > 0:14:46My team have been brilliant at kicking
0:14:46 > 0:14:48with the inside of their feet.
0:14:48 > 0:14:51We've kicked short balls, we've kicked long balls
0:14:51 > 0:14:53and kicked to each other.
0:14:53 > 0:14:56Most importantly, we've remembered to place our foot,
0:14:56 > 0:14:59swing our leg, and strike the ball.
0:14:59 > 0:15:01That's it for today, guys. Well done.
0:15:01 > 0:15:04Now you've got the skill, remember to pass it on.
0:15:04 > 0:15:05THEY CHEER