3 v 2 repetitions

WHY USE IT

Focus on reasons to pass – fixing a defender at pace – rather than just passing.

SET UP

Three 2m wide, 10m long channels, cones and a ball.

HOW TO PLAY

Activity: Put a player in each channel, with a feeder to the side (see top illustration). The ball is fed to the first player, who must pass before they reach the cone in their channel. The second player repeats this. When the third player receives the ball, they go around their cone and set up as the feeder for a return passing movement. Meanwhile, the other players fill in the empty channels and turn to face back up the channels. Repeat four times, before allocating new starting positions.

Game situation: Set up four attackers, as in the bottom illustration, with two in front and two behind, at an offset angle. Two defenders start in front of the first two attackers. The ball is fed into the attackers, who aim to beat the defenders, who use two-handed touch. Give the defenders different instructions on how to defend, such as rush up, hold back, focus on certain players.

COACHING POINTS

• Run straight, pass the ball across the body.
• Target in front of the receiver, at chest height.
• Pass firm, looking at the receiver.
• Run straight onto the ball, hips facing up the pitch.

ACTIVITY

1. A feeder passes the ball to the first attacker

2. Three attackers run at the cone in front of them. They pass once they have reached the cone

1. Each attacker then slides into the next channel and turns to go back up the other way

2. The final ball carrier runs out to the side to become the feeder for the next round

GAME SITUATION

1. A feeder sets off the attackers

2. Align four attackers with two in the front, two in the back

3. Two defenders use two-handed touch to stop the progress of the attackers