Part 1: Manoeuvres

Players have one ball each.

Players run around area with ball on stick for 45-seconds, then move the ball while standing still for 45-seconds as active rest.

Repeat 3-times.

COACHING POINTS

Stick on ball throughout movements. Low body position, keep head up, identify space, constantly change direction

Part 2: Eliminations

3 players on each cone, one ball each.

First player on each cone carries ball to the middle cone at the same time, moving ball left and right.

When players get to the middle cone, they run backwards to their starting point.

Next players on each cone repeat the exercise.

While waiting behind the cones, player actively dribble the ball while stationary.

Each player repeats exercise 5 times.

COACHING POINTS

Stick on ball, head up, keep hands away from body, spatial awareness.

Part 3: Connections

First player in each team carries ball to the middle of the 2 cones, moving ball left and right.

When player gets there, turn strong (onto forehand), pass the ball to the next player, jog back to start. Next player receives pass and repeats.

Waiting players move the ball side to side while static.

Each completed pass = 1 goal. Repeat 3 x 3 minute sets, teams compete for highest score.

 COACHING POINTS

Stick on the ball, look ahead, make visual connection before passing, pass and receive on the move.

Part 4: Small Group Gameplay

2-minute matches

Teams have to dribble the ball over the end line with control to score a goal.

When teams score, they keep possession and go the opposite direction to score.

After 2 minutes, winning teams move to the right field, losing teams move to the left field. If teams are on the end fields, they stay where they are

COACHING POINTS

Strong in possession, carry at speed and into space, confidence under pressure. Aim for constant movement on and off the ball. Developing understanding of when to pass and when to eliminate, carry the ball at angles