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.