- Handling
- Cut-out & Double Around
Cut-Out & Double Around Drill
HA18D
Cut-out and Double Around
OBJECTIVE:
To practise support running after a cut-out pass.
EQUIPMENT:
One ball per group.
GROUP SIZE:
5-7 players.
AREA:
20 x 10 metre grid.
DRILL SET-UP:
Players line up in a single backline, one pass length apart.
DRILL EXPLANATION:
- The player at the end of the line starts with the ball.
- The line begins to run down the grid.
- The player at the end of the line throws a cut-out pass to the third player.
- The player who is cut-out doubles around the third player and receives a short lateral pass.
- The ball-carrier then cut-out passes to the fifth player with the fourth player looping around to receive a short lateral pass.
- The process repeats itself back in the opposite direction.
COACHING POINTS:
• Support player should straighten and run slightly at the pass.
• All cut-out passes should be called.
• Players should stay on the inside of the ball when in support.
• Support players should accelerate onto the ball.
• Players should alternate positions at the completion of a length of the grid.