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 > 0:00:18# There's Pickles and Rex and Geraldine next
0:00:18 > 0:00:21# Footy Pups Go, go, Footy Pups
0:00:21 > 0:00:26# Rozzie and Benny and Manager Freddie
0:00:26 > 0:00:29# Footy Pups Go, go, Footy Pups
0:00:29 > 0:00:34# There's Rachel too and, of course, all of you
0:00:34 > 0:00:37# Footy Pups Go, go, Footy Pups
0:00:37 > 0:00:41# Go, go, go, go Footy Pups! #
0:00:44 > 0:00:48Rachel 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.
0:00:58 > 0:01:01CHEERING
0:01:04 > 0:01:08Hi, everyone. We're all warmed up, so it's time to get moving.
0:01:08 > 0:01:10CHEERING
0:01:11 > 0:01:14Today, on my team we have...
0:01:14 > 0:01:16Number one - Emily.
0:01:16 > 0:01:18Oh, that's brilliant!
0:01:18 > 0:01:20Number two - Sonny.
0:01:22 > 0:01:25Oh, I love that!
0:01:25 > 0:01:27Number three - Beth.
0:01:27 > 0:01:29Excellent, well done!
0:01:30 > 0:01:32Number four - Jack.
0:01:33 > 0:01:36Fantastic skills!
0:01:36 > 0:01:38Number five - Millie.
0:01:39 > 0:01:42Super dribbling!
0:01:42 > 0:01:44Number six - Max.
0:01:44 > 0:01:46Great stuff!
0:01:46 > 0:01:49And also joining us are Geraldine and Rex.
0:01:49 > 0:01:52LAUGHTER
0:01:52 > 0:01:54So that's today's team.
0:01:55 > 0:01:58OK, guys, gather round, it's team talk time!
0:01:58 > 0:02:00CHEERING
0:02:00 > 0:02:02Today, we're going to be looking at shielding the ball.
0:02:02 > 0:02:04If you're shielding the ball,
0:02:04 > 0:02:07you're trying to get yourselves between the ball and the player.
0:02:07 > 0:02:09When on the football pitch do you think
0:02:09 > 0:02:12we might need to shield the ball?
0:02:12 > 0:02:17- Jack?- If you're struggling trying to keep the ball away from the player.
0:02:17 > 0:02:19Brilliant, well done. Anyone else?
0:02:19 > 0:02:23- Millie?- Everywhere! - Everywhere. Brilliant answers!
0:02:23 > 0:02:25There are three main things to remember
0:02:25 > 0:02:27if we're trying to shield the ball.
0:02:27 > 0:02:29We need to keep our feet wide,
0:02:29 > 0:02:33spread ourselves out and move to keep the ball hidden.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36- Can you do it with me? - ALL:- Yes!
0:02:36 > 0:02:38OK, take a step back,
0:02:38 > 0:02:40keep your feet wide,
0:02:40 > 0:02:45spread yourself out and move to keep that ball hidden.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47OK, guys, let's go and have a practice.
0:02:49 > 0:02:50I've split you into pairs.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53One at a time, you need to dribble the ball up to the cone.
0:02:53 > 0:02:57Once you get the cone, you need to keep it as close as possible.
0:02:57 > 0:02:59But remember, because we're shielding,
0:02:59 > 0:03:02you need to try your best to keep your back to the cone
0:03:02 > 0:03:06- as you go around it. Off you go. - Brilliant control from the team.
0:03:06 > 0:03:08Well done. Shield it all the way round.
0:03:08 > 0:03:10Oh, that's fantastic, Jack!
0:03:10 > 0:03:12Well done. Keep that back to the cone.
0:03:12 > 0:03:14Oh, perfect shielding.
0:03:14 > 0:03:17Keep your arms out to shield that ball.
0:03:17 > 0:03:19Fantastic, Emily.
0:03:19 > 0:03:22Well done. Remember to keep those arms out really wide, Millie.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24Hide that ball from the cone.
0:03:24 > 0:03:27Nice, well done.
0:03:27 > 0:03:30Beth's concentrating here. Nicely done.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33Good, Max. Keep those arms out, keep those feet wide.
0:03:33 > 0:03:36Excellent, Max. Fantastic shielding.
0:03:38 > 0:03:41Whilst these guys keep practising, here's a reminder for you at home.
0:03:41 > 0:03:43WHISTLE BLOWS
0:03:43 > 0:03:46Remember to...keep your feet wide, spread yourself out,
0:03:46 > 0:03:49and move to keep the ball hidden.
0:03:49 > 0:03:51Woof! Woof!
0:03:51 > 0:03:53I've challenged my team.
0:03:53 > 0:03:55They're working in pairs to shield the ball from each other.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58One player is controlling the ball with little touches,
0:03:58 > 0:04:01trying to keep the ball at their feet,
0:04:01 > 0:04:04whilst their teammate tries to win the ball from them.
0:04:04 > 0:04:06Shield it, Max! Shield it, shield it, shield it!
0:04:06 > 0:04:08Bring those arms up to protect that ball.
0:04:08 > 0:04:10You're trying to hide it.
0:04:10 > 0:04:13Always keep your body in between the ball and Emily.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16Well done, Beth. Turn, turn, turn! Get your back to him.
0:04:16 > 0:04:18Super shielding.
0:04:18 > 0:04:22That's it, keep your arms up. Fantastic, Beth. Well done.
0:04:22 > 0:04:25Well done. Try and get round. Try and get around, Lily.
0:04:25 > 0:04:26Try and get that ball.
0:04:26 > 0:04:29Make sure you keep yourself between the ball and Beth, Jack.
0:04:30 > 0:04:34You're so good at shielding the ball, Rex.
0:04:34 > 0:04:37Ha-ha, thanks, Geraldine but I haven't always been.
0:04:37 > 0:04:40Do you remember the time we played Shellfield Wednesday?
0:04:40 > 0:04:41Oh, yes.
0:04:41 > 0:04:44Woof! Woof!
0:04:44 > 0:04:48Welcome to Pupton Park, where today's match is set to start...
0:04:48 > 0:04:51any minute now. SIGHING
0:04:51 > 0:04:54Sorry, Pups. Shellfield Wednesday are running a wee bit late,
0:04:54 > 0:04:57because they were slow leaving. Typical team of Tortoises.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59SIGHING
0:04:59 > 0:05:00Yippee!
0:05:00 > 0:05:05That gives the Great Geraldini time to show you all a magic trick.
0:05:06 > 0:05:09Can I help?! I love magic tricks.
0:05:09 > 0:05:13Yes, Rex. You can help me with my biggest and bestest trick.
0:05:13 > 0:05:16CHEERING
0:05:16 > 0:05:18Now, if my assistant could bring me a football...
0:05:20 > 0:05:21- Ahem!- Huh?
0:05:21 > 0:05:23Oh, that's me!
0:05:23 > 0:05:28Prepare to be amazed, for when Rex passes me the ball,
0:05:28 > 0:05:31I will make it disappear before your very eyes!
0:05:31 > 0:05:33(Now, Rex!)
0:05:33 > 0:05:39I call this trick the amazing vanishing football!
0:05:39 > 0:05:42Alee... Oh!
0:05:42 > 0:05:45Erm, Great Geraldini... (We could still see the ball.)
0:05:45 > 0:05:47- Thanks, Rex. - Just doing my job.
0:05:47 > 0:05:51Looks like the Great Geraldini's trick needs a bit more work.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54But there's no time now because Shellfield Wednesday are here...
0:05:54 > 0:05:56finally.
0:05:56 > 0:06:00Hello, Tortoises, and welcome to Pupton...
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- Park.- Sorry, we're a bit shy.
0:06:03 > 0:06:04Well, I never!
0:06:07 > 0:06:10Out on the pitch, Shellfield Wednesday are kicking off.
0:06:10 > 0:06:14That ball is mine!
0:06:14 > 0:06:17- Oh, I can't get to the ball. - Their shells are in the way!
0:06:19 > 0:06:22Allez... Oh!
0:06:22 > 0:06:25Now I can't get to the ball either.
0:06:25 > 0:06:28I've never seen anyone make a ball disappear like that before.
0:06:28 > 0:06:31You must be a magician, too.
0:06:31 > 0:06:33Where did he go?!
0:06:34 > 0:06:38Those Tortoises aren't as fast as me.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40Whoo!
0:06:40 > 0:06:42Oh!
0:06:45 > 0:06:49Oh! Ah! Hey, where did the ball go?
0:06:49 > 0:06:53Time to turn, Tortoises.
0:06:53 > 0:06:57What a howler. If I can't see the ball, I can't save the ball.
0:07:01 > 0:07:04Goal! Magnificent play by the young Tortoises.
0:07:04 > 0:07:08- Thank you. - It's 1-0 to Shellfield Wednesday.
0:07:08 > 0:07:13I tell you, this is the first time I've seen the ball all match.
0:07:13 > 0:07:14WHISTLE BLOWS
0:07:14 > 0:07:17We'll stop the Tortoises getting it this time.
0:07:18 > 0:07:21Got it, Rex!
0:07:21 > 0:07:23Allez left, allez right!
0:07:23 > 0:07:26Oh, dear. Let's hope Geraldine can win that ball back.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29Whoa! This is impossible!
0:07:29 > 0:07:31We'll never keep the ball!
0:07:31 > 0:07:33Agggh!
0:07:33 > 0:07:36Huh, he can't block me from every side.
0:07:36 > 0:07:38Whoa! Huh?
0:07:38 > 0:07:40Come back!
0:07:40 > 0:07:46This is a disaster! Those turbo Tortoises are going to score again.
0:07:46 > 0:07:49WHISTLE BLOWS Saved by the whistle.
0:07:49 > 0:07:51It's half-time and the Pups are still 1-0 down.
0:07:51 > 0:07:54They just can't seem to keep hold of the ball.
0:07:54 > 0:07:58Oh, those tricky Tortoises are making it really hard
0:07:58 > 0:08:01to get the ball, and even harder to keep it.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04They can make the ball disappear better than me.
0:08:04 > 0:08:07Yeah, their ball trick is just like your magic trick, Geraldine.
0:08:07 > 0:08:11They get the ball, turn their backs on us, and it disappears.
0:08:11 > 0:08:14And reappears in my goal!
0:08:14 > 0:08:18It's not a trick, Pups, it's a special football skill
0:08:18 > 0:08:22called shielding. It's a fantastic way to hold on to the ball.
0:08:22 > 0:08:24You just need to keep your body between the ball
0:08:24 > 0:08:26and the other player.
0:08:26 > 0:08:30And then we can keep the ball away from those Tortoises.
0:08:30 > 0:08:32Ha-ha! Now that would be magic!
0:08:32 > 0:08:34Sounds like a Puppy plan!
0:08:34 > 0:08:36- ALL:- Go Pups!
0:08:36 > 0:08:38Woof! Woof!
0:08:39 > 0:08:42I smell trouble. Hooray!
0:08:42 > 0:08:44Rozzie might not have a shell,
0:08:44 > 0:08:47but she's doing a great job of shielding the ball with her body.
0:08:48 > 0:08:50Nice shielding, Rozzie!
0:08:52 > 0:08:54Whoop! Ha!
0:08:54 > 0:08:55Allez, woops!
0:08:55 > 0:09:00- Blocked again!- Remember your magic trick, Geraldine.
0:09:00 > 0:09:02Of course!
0:09:02 > 0:09:06The Great Geraldini will now make the ball disappear.
0:09:06 > 0:09:09Now you see it...
0:09:09 > 0:09:12now you don't!
0:09:12 > 0:09:14- Whoo!- Huh?
0:09:14 > 0:09:16Who-ho! Nice shielding, Geraldine.
0:09:16 > 0:09:19You might not have a shell, but you're doing swell.
0:09:21 > 0:09:24To me, Geraldine!
0:09:24 > 0:09:26Ruff!
0:09:26 > 0:09:28Goal to the Pups, making it 1-1.
0:09:28 > 0:09:30But now Shellfield have the ball.
0:09:32 > 0:09:36Come on, Rozzie, charge!
0:09:36 > 0:09:38Remarkable move from the Tortoises.
0:09:38 > 0:09:40No Pup can get past that.
0:09:40 > 0:09:46And for her next trick, the Great Geraldini will fly through the air.
0:09:46 > 0:09:49Ready, Rex?!
0:09:49 > 0:09:52You got it! Whoo!
0:09:52 > 0:09:53Ruff!
0:09:53 > 0:09:56- ALL:- Oh, that was magic!
0:09:58 > 0:10:01To me, Geraldine!
0:10:03 > 0:10:04Whoo-hoo!
0:10:04 > 0:10:07Goal! And with Geraldine's super shielding,
0:10:07 > 0:10:10the Pups have won the match 2-1.
0:10:10 > 0:10:15Abracadabra alacazoo, we've got a magic trick for you!
0:10:15 > 0:10:17To keep the ball when you're under attack,
0:10:17 > 0:10:20shield with your body and turn your back.
0:10:20 > 0:10:25Go, go, go, Puppy fans! Yeah!
0:10:25 > 0:10:28Huddle up, Pups, after that magical match
0:10:28 > 0:10:33the Great Geraldini has one final trick up her sleeve.
0:10:33 > 0:10:34CHEERING
0:10:34 > 0:10:37Thanks, Freddie, but I'll need the help
0:10:37 > 0:10:40of some very special assistance.
0:10:40 > 0:10:42Ready, Tortoises?
0:10:42 > 0:10:44- ALL:- Whoo-hoo!
0:10:45 > 0:10:47Ta-da!
0:10:47 > 0:10:50Look, she's made the whole team disappear!
0:10:52 > 0:10:54Oh, wow!
0:10:59 > 0:11:02Geraldine, you were great at shielding against those Tortoises
0:11:02 > 0:11:05- from Shellfield Wednesday. - Thanks, Rex.
0:11:05 > 0:11:06LAUGHTER
0:11:06 > 0:11:08- BOTH:- Hi, Rachel.
0:11:08 > 0:11:11- Hi, guys. - LAUGHTER
0:11:11 > 0:11:13What's so funny?
0:11:13 > 0:11:17Rachel, why are you wearing that?
0:11:17 > 0:11:19I thought we were practising shielding.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21You'll never get the ball past me now.
0:11:26 > 0:11:30Oh, I just can't move fast enough in all of this.
0:11:30 > 0:11:32Yeah, we'll be here all night.
0:11:32 > 0:11:35Thanks, Rex. Do you guys remember how to shield the ball?
0:11:35 > 0:11:37WHISTLE BLOWS
0:11:37 > 0:11:39Keep your feet wild,
0:11:39 > 0:11:41spread yourself out,
0:11:41 > 0:11:43and move to keep the ball hidden.
0:11:45 > 0:11:49- OK, guys, who fancies a game? - ALL:- Yeah!
0:11:49 > 0:11:50So I've split you up into two teams.
0:11:50 > 0:11:52We've got the Blue Knights.
0:11:52 > 0:11:54- Blues give me a cheer! - CHEERING
0:11:54 > 0:11:57And we've got the Red Knights. Reds, let me hear you cheer.
0:11:57 > 0:11:58CHEERING
0:11:58 > 0:12:02Let's take a look with the Footy Pups to find out how to play.
0:12:03 > 0:12:06To play this game you need to shield.
0:12:06 > 0:12:10A ball will be rolled in and a player from each team runs forward.
0:12:10 > 0:12:13One player must shield the ball from the other for as long as they can.
0:12:13 > 0:12:15When the second whistle blows,
0:12:15 > 0:12:18the player who's shielding the ball can score a goal,
0:12:18 > 0:12:21run back to their teammates and it's the next player's turn.
0:12:22 > 0:12:25The winners of this game will be the team who shields the ball
0:12:25 > 0:12:27and scores the most goals.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33Three, two, one...
0:12:34 > 0:12:37They're off. The Reds are shielding from the Blues.
0:12:37 > 0:12:39Beth is putting Max under pressure.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41Fantastic shielding, Max.
0:12:41 > 0:12:43Keep looking where she is.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47- Hide that ball from her. - BOTH:- Come on, Max!
0:12:47 > 0:12:48Great support from the Red Knights.
0:12:48 > 0:12:51Can he score a goal? It's in!
0:12:52 > 0:12:55Are you ready. Off you go.
0:12:55 > 0:12:57Young Knight Emily defends.
0:12:57 > 0:12:59But can Sir Sonny pile on the pressure?
0:12:59 > 0:13:01Well done, Emily.
0:13:01 > 0:13:03- BOTH:- Emily! Emily!
0:13:03 > 0:13:05Superb shielding.
0:13:05 > 0:13:08Well done, Emily, that's it!
0:13:08 > 0:13:11- BOTH:- Simon! Simon! - Great support here.
0:13:11 > 0:13:13She goes for goal. Sonny tries to block.
0:13:13 > 0:13:15Oh, it's an own goal!
0:13:15 > 0:13:17The Reds are pleased with that.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22- Let's go!- Jack's the last knight to shield.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25- He needs to think fast here. - Well done, Jack.
0:13:25 > 0:13:26- BOTH:- Come on, Jack!
0:13:26 > 0:13:28WHISTLE BLOWS It's in.
0:13:28 > 0:13:30Let's have a replay.
0:13:30 > 0:13:32The Red Knights were sensational at shielding,
0:13:32 > 0:13:36keeping the Blues at bay and scoring three goals.
0:13:36 > 0:13:39Three, two, one...
0:13:39 > 0:13:42So now the Blues are shielding from the Reds.
0:13:42 > 0:13:43Beth keeps the ball under control.
0:13:43 > 0:13:45Cracking start here.
0:13:45 > 0:13:48- Try and hide that ball, Beth. - Max is piling on the pressure.
0:13:48 > 0:13:50Can he get round?
0:13:50 > 0:13:53Well done, Beth. Shield that ball.
0:13:53 > 0:13:57She's blocking him at every turn. Can she score a goal?
0:13:57 > 0:13:59- Yes!- Off you go.
0:14:01 > 0:14:05So Sonny is moving fast. He's determined to shield.
0:14:05 > 0:14:09Get yourself between the ball and the player.
0:14:09 > 0:14:12- Perfect, Sonny. - This could be anyone's game.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15- He shoots, he scores! - Well done!
0:14:15 > 0:14:17It's the final ball.
0:14:17 > 0:14:21Can Knight Millie shield against the mighty Jack?
0:14:21 > 0:14:23Shield that ball, Lily.
0:14:23 > 0:14:25Hide that ball from him.
0:14:28 > 0:14:30And it's another goal.
0:14:30 > 0:14:31Let's have a replay.
0:14:31 > 0:14:34The Blue Knights fought off the Reds and were super shielders,
0:14:34 > 0:14:37keeping themselves between the ball and the player.
0:14:37 > 0:14:41Let's go to Footy Pups' Geraldine and Rex for the final scores.
0:14:41 > 0:14:44Both the Red Knights and the Blue Knights scored three goals,
0:14:44 > 0:14:47making today's score a shielding draw.
0:14:47 > 0:14:49My team today have been sensational at shielding.
0:14:49 > 0:14:51We've shielded against cones,
0:14:51 > 0:14:54we've shielded against each other and we've shielded as a team.
0:14:54 > 0:14:58But most importantly we've remembered to keep our feet wide,
0:14:58 > 0:15:02spread ourselves out, and move to keep the ball hidden.
0:15:02 > 0:15:03That's it for today, guys.
0:15:03 > 0:15:05Well done, everyone.
0:15:05 > 0:15:07Now you've got the skill, remember to pass it on.