Fast Hands, Racing Legs

The Rules

Divide the players into four equal groups and set up each group on one of the corners of the playing area. Give one player a ball to start the game.

The players must pass the ball counter clockwise around the playing area. Once a player has passed the ball they follow it to join the back of the next group.

If the players are finding it too easy, add a second ball. You can also make this more of a challenge by asking each passer not to join the next group, but the group after that (the second group round).

If successful, each passer can miss two groups to run round to the third group. Next ask each passer to try to run round back to their original group.

Set Up

Area: 5m x 5m.
Equipment: 1 ball.
Players: 12 to 24 – 3 to 6 players at each corner.

Scoring

On the stopwatch, how quickly can the groups get back to their starting positions?

What to Call Out

• “Hold the ball in two hands”
• “Keep your head up to see what’s going on”
• “Swing the ball across your body rugby style”
• “Make it easy to catch your pass”
• “Receiver: hold your hands up as a target”

Coaching Tips

Have the players also pass the ball clockwise round the square, so they practise passing both left and right.




Players pass the ball counter clockwise around the square.



The passer follows the ball to join the back of the next group.



Add a second ball to increase the challenge.