- Handling
- Pressure Pass
Pressure Pass Drill
Pressure Pass
OBJECTIVE:
Develop good technique and accuracy of the pass.
EQUIPMENT:
Up to six balls.
GROUP SIZE:
Three players for each ball.
AREA:
10 x 22 metre grid.
DRILL SET-UP:
Place players into three groups. Groups A and B line up facing each other and Group C lines up as shown in the diagram.
- Groups A and B should be between 10 and 15 metres apart.
- The individual players of Groups A and B stand between five and 10 metres apart. Each player of Group A starts with a ball.
DRILL EXPLANATION:
- Player 1 of Group C runs/jogs down between Groups A and B receiving passes from Group A and passing on to the players opposite in Group B.
- With the balls now with Group B, player 2 in Group C links a pass from Group B to Group A, player 3 in Group C then links a pass from Group A to Group B.
- When all players from Group C have gone through the drill, they run around the outside and join the end of Group C.
- The drill continues.
COACHING POINTS:
• The passer and receiver must communicate.
• Pass the ball in front of the receiver.
•. Receiver run straight.
• Demand accuracy from the passer.
VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:
- Arrange the players so two Group C players are running down the centre at one time.
- Vary the distance between Group A & B.