Set Up:

Part One: Groups of four pass the ball within their square, working on combinations, runs without the ball, 1 and 2 touch play, etc. Work up to having one player in the center of the square distributing the ball to the other three players

Part Two:  On the coach’s signal, one player from each group leaves his square and runs into the square to his left, creating a 3 v 1 in each square. When a group of three loses possession, the attackers must sprint across their square as a penalty. On the coach’s signal, the players return to their own square and resume their passing patterns.

Coaching Points:

1.  Decision Making – The player closest to the ball becomes the defender.

2.  Speed of Play – Play in a 1 and 2 touch rhythm and force the defender to chase.

3.  Attacking Runs – As the defender enters, make runs to the outside of your square.

Progressions/Regressions:

1.  Two players leave the square, creating 2 v 2s in all four zones.