Forward passing in Advanced areas

DESCRIPTION

• Area 60x40yds, divided into 6 zones, with end zones 10x40yds,
divided into 2 equal size areas & 2 central zones, each 20x40yds wide,
as illustrated.
• 16 players, 1 ball.
• 3v3 in each central zone, 2 Target players for each team in each of 2
end zones.
• Practice starts with the Blues in possession.
• Objective of game to pass through each of 2 central zones to play
into T.
• Once achieved, T player transfers ball to second T
in adjoining end zone.
• Second T passes into opponent’s central third player to change
direction of play.
• T players may change positions, but must remain in balance, as do
central players, in terms of numbers.

Detail

• Challenge 1: Try to play forward early, or (if unable), pass to a player
who is in a position to do so.
• Teams need to retain their positional balance & structure.
• Exchanges of position in central zones, whilst maintaining balance is
encouraged.
• Choice, speed & accuracy of passes in congested central zones.
• Quality of passes into T’s, who will be on the move
in end zones.
• Simple progressions for this practice are:
- D’s may press in end zone.
- Players may pass into end zones & replace receiving player who
exits end zone for mid zone.

COACHING POINTS

• Other challenges for players include:
- Players to look for spaces to exploit.
- Create space for team mate to exploit.
- Place changing to unbalance opposition.
- Deal with opponents entering into grid