OBJECTIVE:

To improve players' passing & receiving technique

EQUIPMENT:

8–12 cones / One ball

GROUP SIZE:

9 minimum – 25 maximum

AREA:

10m x 10m (this will need to be extended with more players taking part in the drill)

DRILL SET-UP:

Three teams of 3, 4 or 5 players. Set-up as shown in diagram.

DRILL EXPLANATION:

1. Group A runs towards Group B passing the ball laterally. The last player who receives the ball in Group A passes to the person in Group B.
2. Group B runs towards Group C passing the ball.
3. Group A lines up where Group B was originally stationed.
4. The last person in Group B passes to the player in Group C.
5. Procedure is repeated.

COACHING POINTS:

• Ensure that all players have appropriate alignment to ensure that they can receive the ball in front of their body.
• All ball receivers must have their hands up to provide a target for the passer.
• All players should be encouraged to run straight.

VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:

1. Move cones closer together to increase pressure.
2. Two teams running in opposite directions if there are sufficient numbers (two balls can be used).
3. Have a halfback feeding the ball to each team.
4. Have an extra player coming into each backline with the opposition team acting as defenders.