Author Information
Author Name:
Ted Garber
Author School:
Drill Specs
Drill Theme:
Ground Balls
Field Position:
Offense, Defense, Midfield
Drill Style:
Warm-Up, Skill
Time Needed:
15 min
Field Location:
Attack Zone
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Objective
To work on developing offensive recognition skills.
Description of Drill-Execution
Player X1 starts with the ball and rolls it to X4 for a groundball scoop. X1 then steps out to shadow defend X4. As X4 scoops the groundball, X2 steps out after X1 and “mirrors” the side that X4 steps to after scooping. X4 passes back to X2.
Drill Diagram:
Skills Practiced:
- Ground Balls
- Stepping into Passing Lanes
- Passing and Catching
Variations/Progression/Increased difficulty (As your players improve their skills incorporate the following…)
Have the outlet pass step out to the opposite side of the defender.