Set Up
Put players into 2 teams, and use the restraining box in the middle of the field for the players area. There should be 4 lines, and each team line should be diagonal from one another. Put coaches on both ends, this drill has 2 progressions
- First – live ground ball on 1 side. The winning team must make a pass back to teammate in the line they started in
- Second – The diagonal line will flash/cut to the teammate with the ball looking for a cross field pass connection. They must receive the ball and carry in back to their starting line
- Repeat, but start on opposite side
Coaching Points and Principles
- Ground balls – Accelerate through and get head up to make a quick pass to you teammate
- Long passes – Move your feet with the ball, step to your teammate like a quarterback thrown the ball. Diagonal teammate cut hard towards the ball, don’t catch it flat footed!
- Defensively – Put pressure on hands making it harder on all fronts – throwing the pass, receiving the pass, etc..
