Core concepts:

To pass accurately and move the ball across the line as quickly as possible without dropping it.

Possible uses:

• Warm up drill
• Pressure passing
• Fitness and endurance

Set Up:

• Work in a grid/area that is appropriate for the age and ability of the players
• Set the 'half backs' at 5m interval.
• The passing players line up laterally approx. 2/3m apart and slightly staggered.

Drill:

• Player 1 passes the ball to player 2, player 2 passes to player 3 and moves forward to collect the next pass from player 6 etc.
• Player 1 loops round behind and collects the ball from player 5 and puts it on the floor
• Player 6 passes the ball to player 2 etc.
• Player 7 passes the ball to player 2 etc.
• Player 6 passes the ball to player 2 etc.
• Once the final pass has been received, the players turn around and run the drill in the opposite direction
• Rotate players as appropriate

Key Factors:

	Stance: Outside foot forward to encourage the player to run straight and not drift. Hands reaching out towards the ball to take the ball early.
	Hand speed: Take the ball early. Look for the target. Move the ball across the body quickly Quick feet to support the movement of the ball.
	Accuracy: Pass at the target/hands. Target area between the waist and chest. The speed and catchability of the pass is dictated by the distance between the passer and the receiver.
	Follow through : Hands follow the ball and 'point' at the target. Once the ball is released the passer must foucs on the next pass

Progressions:

• 6 man passing drill
• Increase distance of the pass
• Decrease the distance of the pass
• Reduce the distance between the 'half backs' to increase the pressure on the passers
• Build in shuttles. i.e. continuous passing from both sides
• Add a time factor. i.e. as many passes from both sides within a given time period (without dropping the ball).