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LOGINImmediate support
A drill that will improve the depth and timing of support players when the ball carrier gets half-held so the attack keeps going forward.
WHY USE IT
Attackers get used to passing immediately they are tackled or grabbed while support players get into position to take the ball.
set up
A 12m x 3m box, one ball.
HOW TO PLAY
Put three defenders in a line at 6m intervals inside the box, facing four attackers. The first attacker runs to the side of the defender, who aims to grab but cannot move to do so. Whether or not the attacker is grabbed, they pass to the next attacker. Attackers work their way up the corridor until they reach the far end. The attackers then turn when they reach the end and repeat when all the players are reset. Develop by having a player only pass when they are actually grabbed or tackled.
COACHING POINTS
- Ball carrier should work to get to the side of the defender.
- Carry the ball in two hands.
- Hands up ready to receive the pass.
- Call for the ball.
- Put four attackers outside the box
- Evenly space defenders throughout the box
Related Files
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The ball carrier runs to the side of the defender who calls “Grab!”, even if they don’t grab them
- The grabbed player passes the ball to another player
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The attackers repeat the grab and pass through the box. When finished, they turn
- A grab is two hands grasping onto the shorts
Dan Cottrell
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