OBJECTIVE: To practice quick evasive movement

EQUIPMENT: One ball per pair

GROUP SIZE: Any number, even number preferable

AREA: 20m x 20m

DRILL SET-UP Players form up in pairs - if an odd number, form a group of 3.

DRILL EXPLANATION:

1. One of each pair has a ball.
2. On the coach’s call the ball-carrier runs evasively at speed. The fellow group member tries to follow keeping only one meter away.
3. Continue for 5–15 seconds depending on the pace desired. Give a similar period of recovery and repeat the drill.

COACHING POINTS:

• Players carry the ball in two hands.
• Runners keep their heads up and eyes open to avoid running into other players.

VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:

1. On the coach’s call, the ball-carrier turns, sets and feeds to their partner who becomes the front runner.
2. The ball-carrier faces the partner, who tries to remain directly in front of the ball-carrier. If the partner is passed, the players swap roles.