3 Player Scoop and Chase

Summary

Set cones up around the field or make it a station to get short bursts of contested ground balls!

Tags

AttackDefenseDisruptive - Light Physical OpponentGround BallsIntermediateMidfieldU12U14

Set up

Put 6-8 cones down in a line on the field, and players in group of 3. The player up front, starts with a ball on the ground and their stick covering it. The second player in line will be trying to get the ground ball, and the 3rd player is chasing. Players will rotate through, and you will get high volume groundball reps!

Coaching Points and Principles

  • Accelerate through the ground ball
  • Trailer can try to disrupt with a lift or light check

Progressions

  • Have the lead player do a light check during the ground ball
  • To make it for less experienced players, don’t cover the ball, force the player to run under a stick to emphasize getting low for the groundball.

 

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