Drill: Pass, move and switch play in triangles
Purpose
To develop play and movement in triangles and when to switch play
Drill area
10v20 Layout
Set Up
  • Area marked out with cones
  • Supply of balls
  • Bibs
Structure
Two teams of 3 players, one ball per team. Team are restricted to their grid and must pass and move within their grid area. After 3 or more passes, the teams must swap balls by passing across the grid.
Coaching Tips
  • Good passing and movement
  • Head up to see other team
  • Encourage the players to keep a triangle shape with their movement
  • Keep passing simple
  • Good communication
  • Encourage rotational movement
  • Timing and accuracy of passing
  • Timing of the pass to switch play and swap balls
Progressions
  • For older players condition to one touch passing
  • Make are bigger to encourage different passing techniques
  • Introduce a passive defender in each grid area