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Advanced goal throw - Make the break

Two lines of players on both sides of the court and four defenders inside the 9m line. The attacking player makes a zig-zag run around the first defender and shoots at goal before rejoining the back of the line. Once the keeper has the ball the centre left defender makes a run to receive the fast throw out. Meanwhile the left back shifts across to fill the hole and a player from the other queue also comes across to fill in. Repeat this until all players in the line have taken their shot and then repeat on the other side.

538 fast break

Cross and shoot!

Players from both lines run forwards at the same time, with the ball carrier crossing over in front of the other player. When the players cross over they should switch the ball between them as at this point they are blocking the goal keeper's view. Once the other player has the ball they should shoot on goal before then collecting their ball and joining the back of the queue.

527 crossing

Defence to Attack

The attackers line on both sides if the court, each with a ball, and take it in turns to run forwards, take the ball round the defender and have a half pace shot on goal (making it easy for the keeper to gather the ball). As soon as the defender sees the keeper make the save they then make their move up field - presenting themselves as a passing option for the keeper. The keeper should then release the ball into the path of the break-away defender who then moves up field to the centre line before then jogging to rejoin the back of the line to go again.

538 fast break

From back to Front!

Two attacking players stand on either side of the goal area line and take it in turns to have gentle shots on goal (making it easy for the keeper to gather the ball). Once the keeper has stopped the shot they should pass the ball up the centre of the court into the path of the red player in front of them. Red players should aim to receive the ball on the move and then sprint forwards, dribbling the ball with them, to the cone on the Centre line.

539 fast throw-off

Go to every other ball

Blue players are passing the ball around the area in a clockwise direction with the aim of trying to pass to the green player in the centre. The two red defenders must work as a team to share the defending responsibilities to successfully close down the blue players every time they receive a pass.

531 cooperation in defence

Loop, receive, run, drive and Shoot

Player 1 runs around the cone in the centre, turning back towards the cone on the corner of the base line where they started. After running around the corner cone players then run out in front of the centre player who passes the ball into their path. Player complete the move by dribbling and driving towards goal - finishing with a throw at goal

558 speed

Out and Back

Attackers pass the ball around. The defender must step forward to the every attacker and then back to the centre again.

323 defenders movements

Pass And Move 1

Players pass the ball to each other with different passing techniques.A. Standing stillB. Moving forward and backward

320 passing varieties/catching-passing

Passing 1

Players pass the ball to each other with different passing techniques.A. Standing stillB. Moving forward and backward

320 passing varieties/catching-passing

Zig-Zag run and Shoot!

Coach should shout "Go" every 45 seconds. On the first shout a player from both sides sets off to run up the byline, turn around the cone and run to the cone in the opposite corner. Players must then run up the byline again and around the other cone before finally cutting inside to receive the pass from the feeder in the centre and shoot!

558 speed

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Defending Confidence and Interception Session

Spot and Intercept! Get your players to scan up the court, spot the danger and react early to put pressure on your opposition!

Faster, Harder and Better - Position Play Passing

Develop your players ability to pass and receive on the move to keep attacks flowing, allowing your team to go forward at speed, not allowing the opposition to set.

Perfecting the Center Shot when Running

Use this session to get your players shooting at full speed and making snap decisions so that they can catch the opposition's defenders and keeper napping!

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