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

2 players on each cone, one ball each.

First player carries forward, moving the ball left and right.

When the players get to red box, they pull ball to the right and accelerate to the cone straight ahead. As they reach the cone, next player goes.

While waiting behind the cones, players move the ball in a static position

1 goal for each time players cross to the opposite cone

Coach times 3-minutes. Repeat 3-times, players attempt to beat their score with each attempt

COACHING POINTS

Stick on ball, look forward, keep hands away from body, spatial awareness. Low body position, head up, increase speed when changing direction

Part 3: Connections

Players in 3 groups starting behind the cones.

First person carries ball to the middle of the 2 cones, moving the ball left and right with speed.

When players get to the cones, turn around one of the cones, pass ball to next player in their group, jog back to the start. Players alternate which cones they circle around.

The next player receives pass and repeats the exercise.

The waiting players move the ball from a static position.

Each completed pass equals 1 goal Coach times 3-minutes as each group competes with each other.

Repeat 3-times.

COACHING POINTS

Stick on the ball, look ahead, visual connection before passing, pass and receive on the move. Head up, knees bent, drive knees forward, focus on speed and accuracy.

Part 4: Small Group Gameplay

Players play against each other 1 v 1 with orange starting in possession.

Score by running the ball over the end line with control = 2 points.

1 minute matches. Winners move to the right field, losers to the left field.

If tied - 1 round of rock / paper / scissors determines winner

COACHING POINTS

Attackers: draw the defender, read body language, change angle. Attack the defender, drive into space and change speed.

Defenders: small steps when defending. Try to dictate where attack goes through your body and stick positioning.