Possession square

DESCRIPTION

Set up a grid that is 30 yards by 30 yards. Play inside the grid is 4v4.

Have one team work north to south and the other team work east to west. On each north to south end place a supporting target player in that colour (RED) for that team. On each east to west end place a supporting target player in that color for that team (BLUE)

Drill starts with both teams playing from end to end to find their target player. Using awareness and communication.

Once the ball reaches the target player the person who made the pass swops places

PROGRESS

One team begins with possession while the other team defends and tries to win possession.

The team with possession looks to protect the ball and pass it into the open target on one end. Once they do this they immediately switch places with the target so that the target enters inside and the player who passed the ball now becomes the target. If the other team gets possession they look to do the same; play from one target to the next on their ends. The game is continuous.

COACHING POINTS

Players should prepare to receive and pass the ball by being on their toes and having their hips open.

Players should work on targeting their passes by looking to pass to a certain foot to help them prepare for their next pass.

Players need to communicate clearly so that they are prepared to receive and so that the quality of the passes remains high.

Players need to move at game speed throughout the drill and show urgency when possession is lost.

Make sure players are shifting up towards the ball to give proper support.

Emphasize options in possession. The deep target when open is always the 1st option