Set up:

Half the players form a circle, each with a ball. The other players step inside the circle (ring). Equipment - cones and a ball between 2

Method:

The players inside look to receive a pass from an outside player, and then must perform a turn before laying the ball off to a different outside player. This
continues at a high intensity for 2min before swapping the inside with the outside players

Progressions:

Aerial passes from outside players (varied height)

Adding a defender - this will be a one-on-one situation where one player will attempt to receive, turn and pass while a defender tries to prevent him.

Coaching points:

Calling for the pass

Point to direction of where to receive

Keep body low, bend knees

First touch out of the feet

Coach Geoff and Jags' analysis:

During the first stage of the drill, it is important to emphasise the need to be loud and assertive when calling for the ball, this also should be the case when
passing. This will help the player in the later progression. One of the best benefits of the drill is the freedom the players are given, it allows them to express their abilities and skills as there are no restrictions on how to turn or beat your man. When performed at a high intensity, the players will develop the technique under game-related conditions. Although the intensity may produce a potential drawback with players tiring out, in the long-run it helps condition their stamina and endurance. A way to avoid tiring is to adapt the time frame to the needs and demands of your players. What we've found is encouraging the players to engage in light banter aka. Cheering and laughing during the one-on-one session really puts an impetus on attempting new tricks and skills that otherwise a player may not feel confident trying.

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Geoff

# Each week Coach Geoff and Jags will submit one of their drills and provide analysis of the drill.