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Passing session builder
In the passing session builder we work in threes, increasing the movement of the players until they are passing under pressure in game-like situations.
1. Post reactions
Three players stand around a post. One player throws the ball at the post above hip height. As the ball rebounds off the post, they get two points if they re-catch the ball. If another player catches the ball, they get one point. If there’s no catch, rotate the ball clockwise.
2. One hand pass and catch
A player starts with two balls. They jog through two players (offset), passing one ball with one hand to one player and then the other with the other hand to the second player. The players swap around and repeat.
Develop by the player running through and catching with one hand one ball and then the other hand the next ball.
3. Cross the box
Two attackers aim to complete three passes. Each pass must pass over the box, but cannot be passed at higher than head height.
The defender aims to block the pass. Each pass must start outside the box and finish outside the box.
4. Chase the base
Two attackers start at one corner with a defender at least 2m behind (adjust accordingly). One attacker races to one of the corners and passes the ball to their team mate. The team mate aims to take the pass and cross the same line as the ball. The defender aims to intercept or touch the ball carrier before they score.
5. 3v2v1
Three attackers aim to score at the far end. Two defenders can come into the box while one can only remain on the far edge. Swap if there’s an attacking infringement or the defenders touch the ball carrier in possession.
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- One passes at the post at above hip height. The others have to catch
- Three players stand around post
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One point to original passer for a catch, two points to others if they catch
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- One ball carrier jogs past two players, with two balls
- Passes one handed to one, and then one hand to the other
- Development – Turns and takes a pass from one and then pass from the next player
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- Two attackers aim to complete three passes. The pass must start and finish outside the box. It must cross over the box, but cannot be higher than head height
- The defender can block. Any player can run through the box
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- Two attackers run into the box. The defender starts 2m behind
- The defender aims to intercept or touch the receiver
- One attacker goes for one ball and passes to their team mate who must run over the same line as the ball
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- Three attackers aim to score at the far end
- Three defenders aim to touch the ball carrier in possession
- One defender must stay on the line at all times
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