Pre-scan to create time for yourself on the ball and to spot defence splitting passes. Create players who are always seeing the game two steps ahead with this session.
The defender runs through one of the two gates and attempts to tackle the ball carrier. The defender may only close down after the passer has rounded the cone.
Purpose :
To escape through one of the gates
Coaching points
Passer
Move round the cone lifting the eyes as soon as possible
Pass off either foot
Pass hard if you wish receiver to go to gate 1
Pass sympathetically if you wish them to go to gate 2
Receiver
Stand with chest facing defender
Scan for the movement of the defender BEFORE receiving
Adopt a 90º angle at the knees "Ski position" this affords vision of the ball and closing defender
Identify which gate is free
Then "shift attention" to the ball and concentrate on the trap
Following the trap stay low for two steps
Running with the ball
Hands 15cm apart (higher than when pushing) this allows a full stride
Carry the ball directly in front using the base of the stick
Arms almost straight
"Look at the ball through the bottom half of the eyes"
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