Emphasis:
Receiving flighted balls, Passing.
Set-up:
30 x 30 yard grid with cones placed as shown.
Players are split into two groups.
Two sets of colored bibs.
One ball for every two players.
Objective:
One group (yellow) begins the activity in the center of the grid; the other group (red) spreads out around the cones. Players on the cones have a ball each. The yellow group must jog around the inside of the grid then check to a red player. The red player then serves a ball from their hands for the yellow player to receive and get under control. After controlling the ball it is quickly passed back to the original player. Perform for a designated number of serves or for a predetermined period of time.
Serves are varied; to thigh, to chest etc.
Progressions:
- The perimeter players move back 10-15 yards and serve the ball from the ground using their feet.
- Inside players receive a ball, turn and pass to a new target.
Coaching Points:
- Constant movement from the inside group.
- Good quality serves are vital.
- Control the ball with first touch, pass with second.