Movement To Avoid The Smash- Training January 6th

I. 4 Person Passing Patterns

II. 4v4 Keep Away

III. Straight Diagonal Keep Away

Set Up

• Grid is 15x15 or 20x20 depending on the number of players you are using
• Cones are spaced out every 5 yards to create the side line of the grid
• Two teams of 4-6 players

Procedure

• Play keep away in the grid
• After 5 passes you must play a Straight/Diagonal through the gates that surround the grid
• The pass and run must be timed where the runner cannot leave the grid before the pass

Straight Run Diagonal Pass

 Straight Pass Diagonal Run

Key Points

• Move to receive the ball in space to avoid the smash
• If you receive a ball under pressure, play in 2-3 touches

IV. 6v6 Cut Throat- Avoid The Smash