Author Information
Author Name:
James Berkman
Author School:
Salisbury University
Drill Specs
Drill Theme:
Ball Movement
Field Position:
Offense, Midfield, Defense
Drill Style:
Game
Time Needed:
15 min
Field Location:
Half Field
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Objective
To have players work ball movement and possession during a shut off situation.
Description of Drill-Execution
Set up a 4 on 4 inside the attack zone. The players on offense must make 3 passes while being guarded by the defense that is in a TOTAL shut-off inside the box. Once the offense completes 3 passes they can attack the goal, and the defense drops into a good help side defense. If the offense does not make 3 passes they must go again against a fresh defense.
Drill Diagram:
Skills Practiced:
- V Cuts
- Picks
- Backdoors
- Ball Movement
- Decision Making Under Pressure
Variations/Progression/Increased difficulty (As your players improve their skills incorporate the following…)
Change the number of passes, add an extra defender and work on a chasing double team, or vary the number of player on offense and work a stall for a set time period.