Drill: Pass, move and switch play in triangles
Purpose
To develop play and movement in triangles and when to switch play
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Drill area
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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





