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LOGINPassing skeet
Forces players to push their passes hard towards the target, improving accuracy and pass strength. One group aims to intercept with their own ball (the ‘skeeter’).
WHY USE IT
This activity encourages hard passes to a target, creating better passing habits.
set up
Two balls between four players. A box, with the size depending on the skills of the players – for example, a 5m box for less experienced players.
HOW TO PLAY
ACTIVITY: Set up each pair as in the top illustration. The passers pass the ball to each other, while ‘skeeters’ aim to intercept the pass by hitting it with their own ball. If the ball is intercepted, they get three points. If the ball is not intercepted, the passers get one point. The skeeters get a bonus point if they catch their own pass. The passers cannot throw until the skeeters are ready, but they can dummy the pass if they want. Play until either side reaches 10 points. Note: The more looped the pass from the passers, the more chance it will be intercepted.
COACHING POINTS
- Push the hands hard towards the target.
- Hold the hands up to show the target.
- Passers must pass to each other but only when the skeeters are ready
- Players can move off their cone to catch the ball, but not before it’s thrown
- Once the ball is passed, the skeeters aim to knock the ball from the sky
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- If the ball is hit, the skeeters score three points
- If the skeeters miss the ball but the passers drop the ball, the skeeters score a point
- If the skeeters drop the ball, the passers gain an extra point
- The winner is the first team to 10 points
- Note: lobbed passes are easier to intercept
Dan Cottrell
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