TOPIC / THEME To improve the quality of passing in a 3v3 or 4v4 open game.

Encourage the players to pass safely, get open to create passing opportunities.

After passing to a team-mate encourage the players to get open again to receive another pass

Mix the type of passes - short & long

DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE (TECHNIQUE / SKILL)

ORGANISATION:

A server feeds the ball into one of the central player who receives the ball in the grid. The servers on both teams now become active and make the game 3v3. The 3 players in possession now try to penetrate the opposition's goal line / zone. To score retain possession and run the ball into the end zone

KEY FACTORS:

Question: In order to penetrate and score what decisions need making about passing and support? Answer: Spaces have to be created and exploited by running off the ball When to support behind When to support in advance When to pass forward When to pass back

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