Rebounds Footy Pups

The crowd are going wild. CHEERING

Here come the Footy Pups.

# They play like a dream when they work as a team

# Footy Pups, go, go, Footy Pups

# There's Pickles and Rex and Geraldine next

# Footy Pups, go, go, Footy Pups

# Rozzie and Benny and Manager Freddie

# Footy Pups, go, go, Footy Pups

# There's Rachel too and, of course, all of you

# Footy Pups, go, go, Footy Pups

# Go, go, go, go, Footy Pups! #

Rachel Yankey,

top international footballer and all-round sporting superstar.

But when Rachel's not scoring goals for her team,

she's playing with the Footy Pups.

THEY CHEER

Hi, everyone. We're all warmed up so it's time to get moving.

Today on my team we have - number one, Toby.

Fantastic dribbling, Toby.

Number two, Eva.

Brilliant stuff.

Number three, Sam.

Woo, Sam, super skills.

Number four, Jessica.

Oh, I like that, Jessica.

Number five, Ewan.

Go, Ewan, go!

Number six, Brooke.

Oh, nice one, Brooke.

Also joining us are Footy Pups Rozzie and Rex.

So that's today's team.

CHEERING

OK, guys, gather round, it's team talk time.

Today, we're going to be looking at something called a rebound.

Does anyone know what a rebound is?

-Brooke?

-It's when a ball bounces off of something.

That's right, well done, Brooke.

A rebound might bounce off of another player,

or if you're shooting at goal,

it might bounce back off of the post or the crossbar.

There are three main things to remember when reacting to a rebound.

We need to be ready...

Look for the ball.

And move to get the ball.

-Can you do it with me?

-ALL:

-Yes!

-We need to...

-ALL:

-Be ready.

Look for the ball.

And move to get the ball.

OK, guys, let's go and have a practice.

I've split you into two groups.

You need to take a ball to the penalty spot

and kick it at the rebound net.

Kick it with enough power

so it bounces back towards you.

Make sure you're looking and moving for the rebound. Off you go!

Jessica lines up a shot.

Good, Jessica.

Keep moving for the ball, it could go anywhere.

You have to move for that one.

Toby looks confident. Does he collect the rebound?

Yes.

Can you see the football?

Try and hit the ball and get the rebound.

Nicely done.

Good control by Jessica.

Keep looking for the ball.

Great looking by Brooke.

Get that ball, Brooke.

Ooh, great control, Sam. Well done.

Whilst these guys keep practising, here's a reminder for you at home.

When reacting to a rebound,

you need to be ready,

look for the ball,

and move to get the ball.

I'm going to challenge you. I've split you into pairs.

You strike the ball against the wall

and use the rebound to pass the ball to your partner.

First two, off you go.

Sam runs forward.

Keep looking at the ball.

He shoots for the wall. Nicely controlled by Brooke.

Get ready, Toby, move forward to this ball.

Eva takes a shot.

Good, Toby.

Ewan rebounds, Jessica reacts.

Get ready, Brooke, get ready.

These pups are looking determined.

Excellent!

They're on a roll now.

Perfect rebound.

Brilliant stuff!

You're great at controlling rebounds, Rozzie.

Oh, thanks, Rex.

It sure was a bouncy match against Shellfield Wednesday,

-wasn't it?

-Ha-ha-ha!

Oh, yeah.

Welcome to Pupton Park,

where the pups are playing the tortoises of Shellfield Wednesday.

But we can't get started until someone finds Rex.

Rex! Here, boy!

He-he-he-he-he!

Time to practise our tippy-toes tower.

Ha-ha-ha-ha!

-Boo!

-Argh!

Ha-ha-ha-ha!

-Made you jump!

-ALL:

-Argh!

-1-0 to Rex.

-There you are, laddie!

Our match is about to kick off.

So you'd better get those paws on the pitch! Ha-ha!

On my way, Freddie.

Watch out, Rex!

We'll make you jump when you're least expecting it.

Wait for me! He-he-he!

WHISTLE BLOWS

So the match has started,

and it looks like the tortoises of Shellfield are still very shy.

We can run much faster than the tortoises!

This should be easy.

Shoot, Rozzie!

Oh! What was that?

Got it!

-There you go.

-Benny's ball. Ruf!

I got you, Benny.

Oh!

Bow-wow. Nice blocking.

Ha-ha-ha! Thanks.

Some lovely blocking from the tortoises there.

But it's bounced out of play and the Pups have a corner kick.

Boo!

Ba! Ha-ha-ha-ha!

You'll have to do better than that

if you're going to make ME jump, Cheer-fleaders!

Oh!

Ouch!

I smell trouble!

With those hard shells,

Shellfield Wednesday are looking like rebound experts.

Don't worry. I've got this!

Don't be so sure.

You won't score like that!

Huh? Oh! What a howler!

I wasn't ready for that at all.

TORTOISE PLAYS BONGOS

So Shellfield Wednesday are one goal ahead.

Let's hope the Pups can bounce back after half-time.

Ooh!

When the ball bounces off the tortoises' shells,

it's too difficult to kick.

That's because we never know where it's going to go.

-Boo!

-Ha-ha-ha-ha!

Sorry, Cheer-fleaders, but you'll have to be quicker than that.

I'm ready for anything.

That's why we're losing! We're not ready for the ball.

But how can we always be ready for a rebound, Rozzie?

Yes, they're super fast.

Ha-ha! Stand up and turn around, Pups.

I've got an idea that will get you rebound-ready.

Now let me see you on your tippy-toes,

because when I call your name,

I want you to turn around and get this rebound.

-Go, Benny!

-Huh! Ow!

-Missed!

-Let's try again.

-Go, Geraldine!

-Allez-oops!

Ha-ha! Never mind. Go, Pickles!

Ar-ar-ar-ar-ar-ar!

One more time.

Go, Rozzie!

Whoa! Ah!

-ALL:

-Bow-wow!

Ha-ha! Way to go, Rozzie!

Your reflexes are like lightning.

-ROZZIE:

-It's much easier to pounce when I'm on my tiptoes.

Let's get out there and be ready for those rebounds!

Sounds like a Puppy Plan!

Now we'll be ready for anything.

-Boo!

-Ha-ha-ha!

Sorry, Cheer-fleaders, that didn't work either.

But I think you might have surprised the tortoises.

-Well, we weren't expecting that.

-Oh, sorry, tortoises.

WHISTLE BLOWS

Shy Shellfield start the second half,

but will the pups put their plan into practice?

Allez-ooh!

Ready for the rebound!

Allez-oop!

Ha-ah!

I'm ready for the rebound too. Ha-ah!

-We're ready for the rebound now.

-And so am I.

Rozzie's nearly at the goal.

-But what's this?

-Thanks, Rozzie.

We'll take it from here.

Sorry, tortoises!

I'm ready for the rebound.

Ah! Ouch!

-It's a lot easier when you have a shell.

-Thanks.

Rozzie's back on the ball.

But time's running out fast for the Footy Pups.

Let's get ready for one more rebound! Hurrah!

Fetch, Rozzie. Ruf!

Oh, no!

Ruf!

I've never seen so many rebounds!

Raf!

-ALL:

-Bow-wow!

It's full-time, and that's a draw.

Footy Pups, one, Shellfield Wednesday, one.

Ha-ha, you did it, Pups! Woohoo!

-ALL:

-Bend your needs and stay on your toes,

be ready for a rebound, wherever it goes!

# Go, go, go, rebound! #

Yippee!

Bow-wow, Rozzie. It's a good job you got us ready for those rebounds.

Thanks, Benny.

We've learnt a great skill today,

but we couldn't have done it without the tortoises.

Well done, and a great match, tortoises.

Tortoises?

Oh, bones, they're gone.

-ALL:

-Boo!

-Wah!

-Pfff.

-Ha-ha-ha! That was the best surprise ever.

THEY LAUGH

Those tortoises were great at using their shells to rebound the ball,

weren't they?

You're right, and the Cheer-fleaders were great at making you jump, Rex.

No, but I wasn't scared, Rozzie.

-Hi, guys.

-BOTH:

-Hi, Rachel.

-Do you guys fancy practising some rebounds with me?

-Ha-ha! Yes!

Definitely.

-Raf!

-Well done, Rex.

Rah! Your turn, Rachel.

-RACHEL:

-OK.

-Ready, steady...

-Boo!

-Whoa!

Oh, you cheeky Cheer-fleaders, you made me jump!

Do you guys remember how to react to rebounds?

You need to be ready,

look for the ball,

and move to react to the ball.

-OK, guys, do you fancy the game?

-THEY CHEER

I split you up into two teams. We've got the Green Frogs.

Greens, give me your best boing, boing, boing.

-GREENS:

-Boing, boing...

And we've got the Orange Frogs.

Oranges, give me your best ribbet, ribbet, ribbet.

-ORANGES:

-Ribbet, ribbet...

Let's take a look with the Footy Pups to find out how to play.

(Come and have a look.)

To play this game, you need to be ready to react.

When the whistle blows, the first player dribbles the ball forward.

When they reach the wall, they kick the ball against it,

and collect the rebound before dribbling to the penalty spot

to score a goal.

The winners of this game will be the team who score the most goals.

-Three, two, one...

-WHISTLE BLOWS

They're off! Toby grabs a ball.

Well done, Toby. Bounce it off the wall. Nice. Get that rebound.

Can you score a goal?

Oh! Off the post! He tries again.

Oh, killer rebound.

Jessica's up next. She grabs a ball.

Good, big kick, Jessica, on that wall.

Smashing!

Shoot for the goal.

She lines it up... A lovely little goal.

Can you guys cheer along at home?

He wastes no time.

Great reaction, Sam.

THEY CHEER

Off you go, Toby.

Toby sets off again.

A great rebound, goes for goal...

It's in!

Off you go, Jessica.

She's concentrating hard.

Watch for the rebound.

Nicely controlled, Jessica. Well done.

She takes aim...

Ooh, it's wide.

Sam rebounds the ball, takes it to the goal...

It's in!

Let's have a replay.

The Green Frogs were brilliant at controlling the bouncing rebounds.

But can the Orange Frogs score more goals?

-Three, two, one...

-WHISTLE BLOWS

Go for it.

That's it, dribble forward. Bounce it off that wall.

Give it a big kick, Brooke.

A lovely rebound. Can she score a goal?

Ewan, you're next. Grab a ball.

He dribbles the ball forward,

rebounds it off the wall, nicely controlled,

takes a look at goal.

He scores!

Watch for the rebound. Make sure you're moving.

A fantastic rebound.

Good reactions.

-She aims for the goal.

-Yeah, great goal!

Brooke sets off.

Well done, Brooke.

Controls the bounce.

And it's another goal!

Well done, Brooke.

There's not long left...

He shoots!

Oh, off the crossbar.

THEY CHEER

Is there time for a last-minute goal?

Good control. Well done, shoot for the goal.

She shoots!

And time.

Phew, let's have a replay.

The Orange Frogs reacted to rebound after rebound.

But did they score more goals?

Let's go to Footy Pups, Rozzie and Rex, for the final scores.

The Green Frogs scored five goals while the Orange Frogs scored six,

making them today's watery winners.

My team today have been fantastic

at reacting to rebounds.

We've controlled rebounds from nets,

we've controlled rebounds from walls, and we've scored goals.

But most importantly,

we've remembered to be ready, look and move.

That's it for today, guys.

Well done, everyone.

Now you've got the skill,

remember to pass it on.

THEY CHEER