Triangle Passing
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Description
•The triangle has sides of one yard in length.
•Player ‘A’ passes the ball to player ‘B’
•Player ‘B’ receives the ball at position #2, after it has come out of the triangle.
•’B’ then touches the ball to the side and returns it to ‘A’, making sure that it does not pass over the side that the ball came out of. (See two options for return pass in diagram.)
•Try to keep the game going as long as possible without making a mistake.
Progression:
-Allow the players unlimited touches on the ball, just to develop a feel for the game
-Restrict players to two touches, one to prepare the ball, one to return it. This forces them to keep their first touch active and to make a good first touch.
-Ask the players to determine if their is an easier way to bring their first touch.
•This should be towards the nearest cone.
•This forces them to take their eye off the ball when it is coming to them, looking at the ‘field’ in front of them.
•This is a desired skill in a real game.
-Make the triangle 2 yds. on each side and see what happens.
Coaching Points
•Passing and receiving war up
•Preparing the surface before reception, keeping feet active.
•Keep body facing the play. Use good technique.