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Skills & Drills

OBJECTIVE:

To develop correct technique, timing and ball presentation at contact.

EQUIPMENT:

Two hit shields, one ball.

GROUP SIZE:

10 players.

AREA:

10m x 10m.

DRILL EXPLANATION:

  1. The first player of the first pair runs out with the ball, hits and spins off the hit shield and offloads to the receiver who comes from the ball-carrier's right-hand side.
  2. The receiver then throws a pass to the player in the next column who repeats the drill with their partner.
  3. The sequence followed should be: hit, spin, offload, pass, hit, spin, offload etc.

COACHING POINTS:

• Aims to develop timing, so ball presentation and movement must be fluid.
• Encourage communication.
• Have the supporters (ball receivers) running at depth.

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