Drill working to warm up player passing, movement and communication Set up a square with 4 cones Players line up behind each cone The player always passes to the player across the grid with the opposite player coming meeting the ball in the middle and passing to their left This process is repeated e.g. 1 passes to 2. 2 passes to 3. 3 passes to 4. 4 passes to 2 Players run through to the opposite cone once they have passed the ball
Focus on clear communication and short sharp passes Aim for few dropped balls Add two balls in for progression
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
"It is not only useful for staff who are experienced but a valuable tool for those subject staff who have to take teams."
The variety of sessions across sports - sometimes we steal session ideas from one sport and use them with another.
As we enter the business end of the competition, we take a look at the remaining eight teams and the key talking points surrounding each side.