About star drill
When using a star drill how many players are required and what does the drill help to achieve?
Christmas Star
DESCRIPTION
Set up: 10+ players, 5 cones, 3 balls, one third space. 1. Place 5 cones out in a star formation. 2. Players disperse themselves evenly behind the cones. 3. Start with 3 balls, players at the front of the line start with the ball. 4. Players choose who they are to pass to. 5. Once they have passed they then join the line the passed to.
Christmas Star
DESCRIPTION
Set up: 10+ players, 5 cones, 3 balls, one third space. 1. Place 5 cones out in a star formation. 2. Players disperse themselves evenly behind the cones. 3. Start with 3 balls, players at the front of the line start with the ball. 4. Players choose who they are to pass to. 5. Once they have passed they then join the line the passed to.
Moonga NambuliCoach, United Kingdom
ANSWERS
Annabel DunnillCoach, England
Hi Moonga,
You'll need at least 9 players to make this drill work, this ensures that there is always a player ready to receive and pass the ball at each point.
The star drill helps to improve the speed and accuracy of pass to the receiving player as well as the variety of passes they're able to use. It also encourages your players to move after they have passed the ball which is what they should be doing in a game situation.
Hope this helps.
Archie
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