A passing and receiving activity to sharpen up players and improve decision making
A good coach should always be looking for players to get the basics right - passing and receiving are key.
You will need balls, bibs and cones in an area of suitable size for your players. We have used eight players in a 40x20 area.
Play six attackers versus two defenders. It’s 3v1 in the first zone 2v1 in the second and a lone attacker in the third. Play starts with the 3v1 – each attacker must touch the ball before it is passed into the 2v1 zone. Both attackers must touch the ball in the 2v1 zone before it’s moved on. To complete the challenge, they must pass to the lone attacker.
When they receive the ball, the other players must arrange to go back in the other direction, so attackers and defenders move to recreate new box overloads. Attackers must score as many points as possible – one for each successful switch – but deduct a point each time a defender intercepts. When this happens, play is returned to the start player. Play for two minutes, then rotate.
This session coaches players to master the basic elements of passing, receiving and movement, coupled with the right decisions of when and where to pass.
1. Game starts at one end, with possession given to the three attackers. They must move the ball to the other end of the area
2. Each player in the zone for the team in possession must touch the ball at least once before it can go into the next zone
3. Players must move to support the ball and help keep possession as it is passed through the zones
4. Once the ball is at the other end, the players must move up and assume their new positions so play can come back the other way
5. If the defenders intercept the ball, they win a point
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