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Coaching up, back and through
  • Passing
  • 8 - 12

Play through the zones

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andym

Written by Andy Maciel

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In this drill coaches can get their players making decisions on when to pass and where to pass under pressure from defending players. There are different roles that all reflect the game in action. This helps the 7v7 to 9v9 transition.

Coaching Objectives

Attackers:

  • Face and play forward as much as possible
  • Control tempo
  • Take mini touches
  • Move to create passing lines
  • Look for opportunities to play up, back and through

Defenders:

  • Control and restraint
  • Look for pressing triggers
  • Try to block passing lines
  • Force errors and try to cut out the switch

 

Drill Setup

  • 25 Mins
  • 10-14 Players
  • 4 gold/yellow 2 black Bibs
  • 30 x 10 y

What the Players Do

In this 3 zone game we are playing through the thirds, coaching players to use up, back and through passing moves. The dark blue and light blue teams at each end are the possession teams with gold…

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