Set Up
Create a small playing around area, in this video specifically we’re using the right side restraining box. Split your group up in the two teams. Each team will have three players on each end line. The rest of the players will be around the playing field, alternating dark white dark white. Coach will put 6 to 8 balls in the middle of the field, and on the whistle the players in the end line will run to try to gain possession of a ball. After a player gain possession, they will find a teammate on the perimeter and make a pass. That teammate that just received the pass will now bring it in the playing area trying to find another teammate to pass it to while the other teammate takes their place on the perimeter. Play for 1 minute, the team in possession of the most balls, wins! Play best of 5, or 7 depending on your time. It’s really fun, engaging, and players will learn how to play within the chaos inside the box and finding teammates to pass to around the field.
Coaching Points & Principles
- Groundballs! The game starts with a live ground ball, that is the best time to gain possession!
- Ball Control – Players must be able to cradle through chaos inside the box to find open space and teammates to pass to
- Communication – Perimeter players should be ready to receive a pass, and calling “ONE MORE” or HERE”S HELP”
- Defense – If you don’t win a ground ball and are stuck on defense inside, try to force bad passes/turnovers.
