Author Information
Author Name:
Ted Garber
Author School:
Drill Specs
Drill Theme:
Ground Balls
Field Position:
Offense, Defense, Midfield
Drill Style:
Skill, Warm Up
Time Needed:
5 min
Field Location:
Half Field
Skill Level:
Basic
Objective
To develop offensive recognition skills.
Description of Drill-Execution
Player X1 starts with the ball and rolls it to self for a ground ball scoop. X2 chases X1 once scoop is made. X1 curls right or left and passes back to X3, who mirrors X1. X3 then rolls out a groundball for X2 to pick up. X2 passes back to x3 and the drill recycles with the next players in line, with X3 starting his own groundball.
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. Add more pressure from the defender as players technique improves.