Overview & Motivation
Improve ability to receive between lines and progress the ball forward
Physical Setup
- The middle channel has an x shape design where players are not allowed to receive in the wide areas. - Three 8 minute rounds - 35x50 3 mini goals on each end
Instructions
- Players can pass or dribble into the next zone. - Possessions can't skip over a zone - Players can pass through the X in the middle grid, but can't receive in the wide areas - Score a point in any of the attacking mini goals
Coaching Points
In Possession: - Restriction of movement forces players to find pockets of space instead of settling in wide areas - Receive on the back foot to progress easily - Supporting options above and below at all times Out of Possession: - Stay compact to prevent split passes - Break or build?
Progressions
- Change from mini goals to end zones or full goals - Allow freedom of movement, but provide a bonus point if the goal is made following a pass through the middle flags
Key Players
CMs: Find pockets of space through constant movement. Build ladders through supporting options.