Pass and Defend
15 09 2006
The Game
Groups of three, one ball per group. Player A rolls the ball (receiving ground balls) or tosses the ball (receiving air balls) to either player B or player C. In this example, player C must control the ball and get a completed pass to player B. While this is occurring, player A immediately challenges player C and tries to win the ball back. After successful pass, player C would then pick up the ball and repeat the activity as the defender. The defender is awarded a point for winning the ball back and gets to throw again.
Coaching Points
# Encourage defender to pressure quickly after the toss. Defender needs to work hard at closing down the space while the ball is in flight.
# Receiving player’s first touch should be away from the pressuring defender.
# Player receiving the pass should move to create a clear passing lane.
# Do not allow the receiving player to one touch the incoming toss. This is a receiving drill, as well as a drill that serves as a good warm-up for practices dealing with defenders.
