0:00:02 > 0:00:05- The 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 > 0:00:18# There's Pickles and Rex and Geraldine next
0:00:18 > 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 > 0:00:40# Go, go, go, go Footy Pups! #
0:00:44 > 0:00:48- COMMENTATOR:- Rachel Yankey - top international footballer
0:00:48 > 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 > 0:01:00KIDS CHEER
0:01:04 > 0:01:08Hi, everyone. We're all warmed up so it's time to get moving.
0:01:12 > 0:01:14Today, on my team, we have...
0:01:14 > 0:01:16Oscar.
0:01:17 > 0:01:19Well done, Oscar.
0:01:21 > 0:01:22Charlotte.
0:01:22 > 0:01:25That's it, Charlotte - dribble the ball.
0:01:25 > 0:01:27Sam.
0:01:28 > 0:01:30Super skills, Sam.
0:01:32 > 0:01:33Chloe.
0:01:33 > 0:01:36Chloe, that's fantastic!
0:01:37 > 0:01:39Charlie.
0:01:39 > 0:01:42Keep it nice and close, Charlie.
0:01:43 > 0:01:44Poppy.
0:01:44 > 0:01:46Great dribbling, Poppy.
0:01:46 > 0:01:50Also joining us are Footy Pups Rozzie and Rex.
0:01:50 > 0:01:51PUPS LAUGH
0:01:52 > 0:01:54So that's today's team.
0:01:56 > 0:01:58OK, guys, gather round - it's team talk time.
0:01:58 > 0:02:00CHEERING
0:02:00 > 0:02:04Today we're going to be looking at a skill called a half volley.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08It's a skill you might use when the ball bounces in front of you.
0:02:08 > 0:02:12When the ball is off the ground, you use your laces to kick the ball
0:02:12 > 0:02:14forward, a bit like this.
0:02:14 > 0:02:15- ALL:- Wow!
0:02:15 > 0:02:18There are three main things to remember
0:02:18 > 0:02:20when we're doing a half volley.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22We need to look for the ball, let it bounce,
0:02:22 > 0:02:24and kick it with our laces.
0:02:24 > 0:02:26- ALL:- Look for the ball.
0:02:26 > 0:02:28Let it bounce.
0:02:28 > 0:02:30Kick it with our laces.
0:02:30 > 0:02:34Well done, guys. OK, let's go and have a practice.
0:02:34 > 0:02:35CHEERING
0:02:37 > 0:02:38Each of you have a football.
0:02:38 > 0:02:42To practise our half volleys, we're going to drop the ball, let it
0:02:42 > 0:02:46bounce and kick it forward, like this.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49- Are you ready? KIDS:- Yeah!
0:02:49 > 0:02:50OK, off you go.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53Oscar concentrates. Lovely stuff.
0:02:54 > 0:02:56Sam's up next. Superb!
0:02:56 > 0:02:58Chloe, well done.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00The team are working hard here.
0:03:00 > 0:03:02You've got to remember - let it bounce.
0:03:02 > 0:03:04Phenomenal skills by Oscar.
0:03:04 > 0:03:07Drop it, let it bounce and then kick it.
0:03:07 > 0:03:08Yeah!
0:03:08 > 0:03:11There's no stopping these guys.
0:03:14 > 0:03:17What part of your foot are you going to use to kick the ball?
0:03:17 > 0:03:19- Your lace.- Your laces.
0:03:19 > 0:03:22Oh, Poppy, that is superb!
0:03:24 > 0:03:28Keep your eyes on the ball. Keep watching the ball. Off you go.
0:03:28 > 0:03:30Oh, that was easy for you!
0:03:32 > 0:03:34Charlotte - fantastic!
0:03:34 > 0:03:37Oscar's got the hang of this.
0:03:38 > 0:03:39Oh, Sam!
0:03:39 > 0:03:40So has Poppy.
0:03:41 > 0:03:43Oh, brilliant, Sam - well done!
0:03:43 > 0:03:47Do you want to show me? Come on, then. Show me how to do it.
0:03:47 > 0:03:51Whilst these guys keep practising, here's a reminder for you at home.
0:03:51 > 0:03:53When doing a half volley,
0:03:53 > 0:03:54look for the ball...
0:03:54 > 0:03:56let it bounce...
0:03:56 > 0:03:58and kick it with your laces.
0:04:00 > 0:04:04OK, now I'm going to challenge you. This time, run to the ball and
0:04:04 > 0:04:09kick it when it's moving. I'm going to bounce the ball against the wall.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12One at a time you need to run forwards, let it bounce
0:04:12 > 0:04:15- and then kick it into the goal. Are you ready? KIDS:- Yeah!
0:04:15 > 0:04:17- Let's go.- Oscar lines himself up.
0:04:17 > 0:04:18What a goal!
0:04:20 > 0:04:24Make sure you're looking for the ball. Get ready for the bounce.
0:04:24 > 0:04:28- Good advice, Rachel.- Brilliant goal! - Sam's looking confident.
0:04:28 > 0:04:29- KIDS:- Yay!
0:04:29 > 0:04:30Poppy's next.
0:04:32 > 0:04:33Great goal!
0:04:33 > 0:04:35Wait for the bounce.
0:04:35 > 0:04:37Oh, well done!
0:04:38 > 0:04:40A great half volley!
0:04:40 > 0:04:42Oscar moves. Can he score?
0:04:42 > 0:04:43Yes!
0:04:43 > 0:04:45Charlotte runs forward.
0:04:45 > 0:04:48Oh, fantastic half volley!
0:04:48 > 0:04:50There's no stopping these guys.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55There you go. Watch the bounce.
0:04:55 > 0:04:56Perfect, Sam!
0:04:56 > 0:04:59- You're great at half volleys, Rex. - Ha-ha! Thanks.
0:04:59 > 0:05:03Hey! Do you remember that time I wore my new football boots and we
0:05:03 > 0:05:05- played Kangaroo-nited?- Oh, yeah!
0:05:09 > 0:05:12Welcome to another thrilling match, here at Pupton Park.
0:05:12 > 0:05:16- And it looks like Freddie has some exciting news.- Huddle up, Pups!
0:05:16 > 0:05:20Today we're playing the springiest team in the league -
0:05:20 > 0:05:21Kangaroo-nited!
0:05:24 > 0:05:25G'day, mate!
0:05:25 > 0:05:27Your pitch is a real beaut.
0:05:27 > 0:05:30We'll be bouncing on this all arvo!
0:05:30 > 0:05:32And it's great grub, too.
0:05:32 > 0:05:37Those kangaroos are bouncing around so much!
0:05:37 > 0:05:41I wonder if it's going to be harder for us to get the ball from them.
0:05:41 > 0:05:45We could try bouncing around with them. Allez oop!
0:05:45 > 0:05:49I can't wait to get out there and try my brand-new football boots.
0:05:49 > 0:05:50They look brilliant!
0:05:50 > 0:05:53Think of all the amazing kicks you can do!
0:05:53 > 0:05:57I don't want to do anything that will get them dirty and mucky.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00But that's what football boots are for.
0:06:00 > 0:06:04This is how I'm going to get onto the pitch, so I don't wear them out.
0:06:04 > 0:06:05Rex might have trouble
0:06:05 > 0:06:09not using his shoes against the kangaroos today,
0:06:09 > 0:06:13and I wonder what kind of moves the Cheer-fleaders are going to use.
0:06:13 > 0:06:17We should do something make the kangaroos really feel at home.
0:06:17 > 0:06:21We've got some Australian instruments called didgeridoos
0:06:21 > 0:06:24- to play for them. - Great! We'll dance to the music.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29There's not much beat to dance to.
0:06:29 > 0:06:30- ALL:- Oh!
0:06:33 > 0:06:35WHISTLE BLOWS
0:06:35 > 0:06:38The match starts, and it looks like Kangaroo-united
0:06:38 > 0:06:41might be very tricky to play against.
0:06:41 > 0:06:44This'll be easy! They're not moving fast at all.
0:06:44 > 0:06:46Keep up, cobber!
0:06:46 > 0:06:48Where's Rex?
0:06:48 > 0:06:50Uh-oh! I don't want to get my boots dirty,
0:06:50 > 0:06:53but I've still got to kick the ball.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56I know - I can kick the ball on the top of my boot
0:06:56 > 0:06:59so it only hits my laces!
0:06:59 > 0:07:00Oh, bones!
0:07:00 > 0:07:03I've kicked it the wrong way!
0:07:03 > 0:07:07Oh! This game is far too bouncy!
0:07:07 > 0:07:09- Come on, Pups! - You aren't bouncing enough!
0:07:09 > 0:07:13I'm springy enough to bounce for all of us.
0:07:13 > 0:07:16Allez...oop!
0:07:16 > 0:07:19Ha-ha! Now I'm far enough away to keep my lovely new boots
0:07:19 > 0:07:20nice and clean.
0:07:21 > 0:07:24Quick, Rex - get the ball!
0:07:24 > 0:07:25Oh!
0:07:25 > 0:07:27Hey, if I wait for the bounce,
0:07:27 > 0:07:31I can kick it with the top of my foot, again!
0:07:31 > 0:07:32Ha!
0:07:33 > 0:07:34Nice shot, Rex.
0:07:34 > 0:07:36Now I can get it.
0:07:36 > 0:07:38- Bad luck, Benny! - KANGAROO LAUGHS
0:07:38 > 0:07:40Oh, bones...
0:07:40 > 0:07:43Wait for the bounce, and kick it from the top of my foot.
0:07:43 > 0:07:47- Ha!- Thanks, Rex - I love to jump!
0:07:47 > 0:07:50Bing...go!
0:07:50 > 0:07:51Bing... Hey!
0:07:53 > 0:07:55What a howler!
0:07:55 > 0:07:58- COMMENTATOR:- You've got to feel for the poor keeper there,
0:07:58 > 0:08:01as Kangaroo-nited make it 1-0. I wonder if
0:08:01 > 0:08:05the Cheer-fleaders are having any better luck with their routine.
0:08:05 > 0:08:09How can we dance to the didgeridoos if there's no beat to dance to?
0:08:09 > 0:08:13I know - let's try bouncing over the didgeridoos
0:08:13 > 0:08:15like kangaroos!
0:08:15 > 0:08:16- Hup!- Hup!- Hup!- Hup!
0:08:16 > 0:08:19Let's jump back the other way!
0:08:19 > 0:08:20- ALL:- Oh!
0:08:20 > 0:08:22THEY LAUGH
0:08:22 > 0:08:23PUPS SIGH
0:08:23 > 0:08:26Don't worry, Pups. You can still find a way to score!
0:08:26 > 0:08:31But, Freddie, the kangaroos are super bouncy!
0:08:31 > 0:08:35And Rex is the only pup who's managed to kick the ball!
0:08:35 > 0:08:37Even though he doesn't want to.
0:08:37 > 0:08:40All I'm doing is waiting for it to bounce,
0:08:40 > 0:08:42and kicking it with the top of my boot,
0:08:42 > 0:08:45so it hits the laces instead of my shiny news shoes.
0:08:45 > 0:08:48Maybe we should all kick just like Rex -
0:08:48 > 0:08:52hitting the ball after the bounce, on our laces.
0:08:52 > 0:08:55He-he! Well done, Rozzie.
0:08:55 > 0:08:57That's called a half volley.
0:08:57 > 0:09:00If you kick it after the bounce,
0:09:00 > 0:09:03it's a great way to control where the ball goes.
0:09:03 > 0:09:07You can even shoot it over the heads of other players!
0:09:07 > 0:09:08Ha-ha!
0:09:08 > 0:09:10Aargh! Mind my new boots!
0:09:10 > 0:09:13Hey - if I help everyone else do these kicks
0:09:13 > 0:09:16it'll help keep the ball away from my new boots.
0:09:16 > 0:09:18Sounds like a puppy plan!
0:09:20 > 0:09:23- COMMENTATOR:- There's everything to play for
0:09:23 > 0:09:25at the beginning of the second half,
0:09:25 > 0:09:30and Kangaroo-nited are springing into action.
0:09:30 > 0:09:33Don't forget, Pickles - bounce THEN kick!
0:09:35 > 0:09:36It works!
0:09:36 > 0:09:39And I can kick the ball much further.
0:09:39 > 0:09:41BOTH: Hey!
0:09:41 > 0:09:42Erm...
0:09:42 > 0:09:45Use the top of your boot, Geraldine!
0:09:45 > 0:09:47Half volley, allez oop!
0:09:47 > 0:09:51My word! The Pups are really getting the hang of these half volleys.
0:09:51 > 0:09:54You can use a half volley to get the ball over him, Rozzie.
0:09:54 > 0:09:56OK, here goes...
0:09:56 > 0:09:57Whoop!
0:09:57 > 0:09:58Wahey!
0:09:58 > 0:10:01- REX LAUGHS - Everyone's playing so well
0:10:01 > 0:10:04the ball's going nowhere near my new boots!
0:10:04 > 0:10:07Now I can take a pup-tastic shot at their goal.
0:10:07 > 0:10:10But don't kick the ball on the way down, Benny -
0:10:10 > 0:10:12wait for the bounce!
0:10:12 > 0:10:14BENNY BARKS
0:10:14 > 0:10:15Oh!
0:10:15 > 0:10:18Quick, Rex - you've got to shoot now!
0:10:18 > 0:10:19Oh, bones!
0:10:19 > 0:10:21The game's nearly over.
0:10:21 > 0:10:25If I can just keep using the top of my boots...
0:10:25 > 0:10:26Ha-ha!
0:10:27 > 0:10:29Wait for the bounce...
0:10:29 > 0:10:31Ya!
0:10:31 > 0:10:32PUPS CHEER
0:10:34 > 0:10:36- COMMENTATOR:- And, with that half volley,
0:10:36 > 0:10:38Rex scores for the Footy Pups.
0:10:38 > 0:10:41Hup! Hup! Come on, Cheer-fleaders -
0:10:41 > 0:10:43let's try bouncing again!
0:10:43 > 0:10:45THEY CHEER
0:10:45 > 0:10:48- ALL:- The ball must bounce and then you kick.
0:10:48 > 0:10:50That is our half volley trick!
0:10:50 > 0:10:53Go, go, go...
0:10:53 > 0:10:54Rex!
0:10:54 > 0:10:58Yippee! We didgeri did it!
0:10:58 > 0:11:03Well done, laddie. You helped everyone to half volley and score!
0:11:03 > 0:11:04Good on you, Rex.
0:11:04 > 0:11:08What a ripper! And we really like your new boots.
0:11:08 > 0:11:11Thanks. And I really like all your bouncing.
0:11:11 > 0:11:13Bounce, bounce, bounce...
0:11:13 > 0:11:14- ALL:- Rex, no!
0:11:15 > 0:11:18Oh, bones! My boots!
0:11:18 > 0:11:20Maybe I need to get some new ones.
0:11:20 > 0:11:22ALL LAUGH
0:11:24 > 0:11:27You're brilliant at half volleys, Rex.
0:11:27 > 0:11:28REX LAUGHS
0:11:28 > 0:11:31Thanks. I like kicking a bouncy ball.
0:11:31 > 0:11:33- Hi, guys. BOTH:- Hi, Rachel.
0:11:33 > 0:11:37- Have you guys been practising your half volleys?- We sure have, Rachel.
0:11:37 > 0:11:41Yeah. I love kicking footballs that bounce really high.
0:11:41 > 0:11:46You only need a little bounce for a half volley, though - like this.
0:11:46 > 0:11:47REX LAUGHS
0:11:47 > 0:11:51Yeah. But you can also kick a really bouncy ball - like this!
0:11:51 > 0:11:52Ha!
0:11:54 > 0:11:55- Huh?- Hey...
0:11:55 > 0:11:57Where'd it go?
0:11:57 > 0:11:58RACHEL LAUGHS
0:11:58 > 0:12:02Do you guys remember how to do a half volley?
0:12:02 > 0:12:03Remember to
0:12:03 > 0:12:05look for the ball...
0:12:05 > 0:12:06let it bounce...
0:12:07 > 0:12:09..and kick it with your laces.
0:12:11 > 0:12:15OK, guys - who fancies a game? KIDS CHEER
0:12:15 > 0:12:18So I've split you into two teams.
0:12:18 > 0:12:20We've got the Gazelles - Gazelles,
0:12:20 > 0:12:22can you give me a big cheer? THEY CHEER
0:12:22 > 0:12:25Fantastic. And we're got the Wildebeests -
0:12:25 > 0:12:28Wildebeests, let me hear you cheer. THEY CHEER
0:12:28 > 0:12:31Brilliant. Let's take a look with the Footy Pups
0:12:31 > 0:12:35to find out how to play. Come and have a look.
0:12:35 > 0:12:38To play this game, you'll need to be ready to respond.
0:12:38 > 0:12:43When the whistle blows, the first player on each team grabs a ball,
0:12:43 > 0:12:44takes it to the spot,
0:12:44 > 0:12:46bounces the ball on the floor,
0:12:46 > 0:12:50and then kicks it at the goal with their laces.
0:12:50 > 0:12:52They run back to their team-mates, high five,
0:12:52 > 0:12:56and it's the next player's turn. The winners of this game will be
0:12:56 > 0:13:01the team who score the most goals from half volleys.
0:13:01 > 0:13:03OK, guys, are you ready? KIDS CHEER
0:13:03 > 0:13:05Three, two, one...
0:13:05 > 0:13:07WHISTLE BLOWS
0:13:07 > 0:13:08Both teams race forward.
0:13:08 > 0:13:11Oh! Charlie's hit the crossbar.
0:13:11 > 0:13:15Make sure you high five your team-mate. Grab a ball.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18Drop the ball, let it bounce and then kick it.
0:13:18 > 0:13:20- Lovely goal! - KIDS CHEER
0:13:20 > 0:13:22Charlotte looks determined.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25Oh, well done, Charlotte!
0:13:25 > 0:13:27Make sure it bounces. Keep your eyes on the ball.
0:13:27 > 0:13:32Great advice from Rachel. And it pays off - a great goal.
0:13:32 > 0:13:34Oh, a little too much, Poppy.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37Guys, slow yourself down when you get to that spot.
0:13:37 > 0:13:38ALL CHEER
0:13:38 > 0:13:41The Pups are on the edge of their seat.
0:13:41 > 0:13:44Quick, quick, quick, guys! Off you go, Sam.
0:13:44 > 0:13:45CHEERING
0:13:45 > 0:13:48- Drop the ball... - Sam looks for another goal.
0:13:48 > 0:13:50Yeah, fantastic goal, Sam.
0:13:50 > 0:13:53Keep your eyes on the ball. Let it bounce.
0:13:53 > 0:13:56Great half volley - well done.
0:13:56 > 0:13:57Oh! Too high!
0:13:57 > 0:13:59There's not long left.
0:14:01 > 0:14:03Drop the ball and score a goal.
0:14:03 > 0:14:05Good bounce, but it's gone wide.
0:14:05 > 0:14:09- This could be anyone's game. - That's it - let it bounce.
0:14:11 > 0:14:13Score a goal!
0:14:13 > 0:14:17WHISTLE BLOWS And time.
0:14:17 > 0:14:18Let's have a replay.
0:14:18 > 0:14:22Both the Wildebeest and the Gazelles had an amazing game -
0:14:22 > 0:14:25dropping, bouncing and kicking footballs into goal.
0:14:25 > 0:14:27But who will be today's winners?
0:14:27 > 0:14:31Let's go to Footy Pups Rex and Rozzie for the final scores.
0:14:31 > 0:14:35The Wildebeests managed six half volleys into the goal,
0:14:35 > 0:14:37while the Gazelles managed eight,
0:14:37 > 0:14:42making the Gazelles today's half volley victors!
0:14:42 > 0:14:45My team today have been fantastic at half volleys.
0:14:45 > 0:14:47We've practised on our own,
0:14:47 > 0:14:50we've practised together,
0:14:50 > 0:14:51and we've played as a team.
0:14:51 > 0:14:55But, most importantly, we've remembered to look, bounce,
0:14:55 > 0:14:56and kick.
0:14:56 > 0:14:59That's it for today, guys. Well done, everyone.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02Now you've got the skill, remember to pass it on.
0:15:02 > 0:15:04KIDS CHEER