Drill Specs
Drill Theme:
Scooping/Positioning
Field Position:
All
Drill Style:
Game
Time Needed:
5-10 min
Field Location:
Anywhere
Skill Level:
Basic to Advanced
Objective
This objective of this variation on the Hogan Butt to Butt game is to help players to be able to react to ground ball situations while moving and in tight situations against opponents.
Description of Drill-Execution
- Two players are positioned “butt to butt” in any location on the field
- On the first whistle, the players will circle around the ball with their eyes up and without touching their opponent.
- On a second whistle, players must locate and scoop the ball.
- Set up multiple stations to allow maximum participation.
Drill Progressions
Increase the distance between the two players
Increase the time they must spend circling
Alternate top hands on the stick
Introduce time constraints to progress the game and to control the pace of the activity. Keep score and/or play to a desired number of repetitions to promote competition.
Drill Diagram:
