- Continuity
- Loose Ball, Blow-out
Loose Ball, Blow-out Drill
SD Seniors Drills Loose Ball-Blow Out Drill
OBJECTIVE:
To secure loose ball and clear out defenders.
EQUIPMENT
Six shields and three balls.
GROUP SIZE:
10 - 20 players.
AREA:
20 x 20 metre grid.
DRILL SET-UP:
Six players hold hit shields and divide into three groups of two, spaced 8-10 metres apart as shown in the diagram. A ball is placed in front of the hit shields. The remaining players (attackers) divide into groups of four and line up facing the hit shield holders.
DRILL EXPLANATION:
- The coach calls out a player from Group 1 who dives on ball to secure possession.
- The remaining three players blow over the player, cleaning out defenders (hit shields).
- Once complete, coach calls "break" and the player who secured the ball gets up and secures the second ball.
- Remaining players go around the coach and blow out for a second time.
- Continue to the third pair of hit shields.
- The drill is repeated with Group 2 while Group 1 rests.
COACHING POINTS:
• Body position is important for the players cleaning out (low, with good leg drive, head up).
• Driving players should go beyond the ball - not to the ball.
VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:
- Change number of defenders.
- Put some defenders in suits.