The players need to be open to the ball from their teammates so need to move around the box as play develops to be in a position to receive it.

Pay attention to the passes and the speed which the ball circulates at. Never lose control over the speed of the ball, speed up or slow down the ball’s speed.

Shielding the ball away from pressers and receiving the ball on the foot furthest away from the defender are key to first touch and successfully making a pass.

Players must talk to one another, ensuring that they are organised and know where everyone in the area is.

Pre season drill to get players communicating and keeping possession

Possession
4 -12

Smash And Grab

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Written by Dave Clarke

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This drill will get your players back into the swing of keeping possession, communicating, and looking for opportunities to pounce

Coaching Objectives

To get your players ready for the upcoming season, they need to be communicating and organising themselves to ensure that they are able to keep possession and strategize to steal the ball from the opposition. Try to increase their match sharpness.

Drill Setup

5 Mins
10 Players
5 Bibs
30x20 y

What the Players Do

For this drill you need an area of 30x20 yards, 10 players, bibs and balls. Play for 5 minutes. Split your players into two teams of 5, each having a ball which they must aim to keep hold of. A…

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