- Handling
- Pitsey Square
Pitsey Square Drill
HA28D
Pitsey Square
OBJECTIVE:
Practise switch pass, working on timing.
EQUIPMENT:
1-4 balls per group.
GROUP SIZE:
8+.
AREA:
10m x 10m.
DRILL EXPLANATION:
- Divide players up into four groups and position groups at the corners of a 10m x 10m grid.
- The first player from group A carries the ball and runs towards group C and, before reaching the centre of the grid, makes a switch pass to the first player from group D running the diagonal.
- The new ball-carrier then passes to their right to the first player from group C etc.
COACHING POINTS:
• Pass from both directions.
• Pop pass to stay in the middle of the grid.
• Hands up to receive the ball.
• Communicate.
• Avoid collisions.
• Do this at pace.
VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:
- Increase number of balls.
- Count passes in a set time or no mistakes.