Hangman Objective: Passing to free player under pressure Equipment 1 ball Group Size: Split group in two. Area: 10 by 10 meters squares Drill set-up One group per square. Each group split in half, with one half passing and One half defending. Drill Explanation: One ball in the passing group. Ball carrier needs to pass to a free player. As long as the ball is caught, the passing team continues. If the ball is Caught by the opposing team, or the ball is dropped, then a letter is collected. The ball turns over when all letters of HANGMAN are collected
Coaching Points: Calling for the ball. W-Hands to give passer a target and to keep eyes on ball. Hands follow ball to target. Skills: Good passing and catching execution under pressure.
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