EXPLANATION

4 players on outside of grid, 1 defender in middle – outside players are taking positions along the grid to receive the ball

Require 2-touch for younger ages

10 passes = 1 pt

PROGRESSION

Allow 1-touch for older groups

Remove central cage for defender

COACHING POINTS

Movements off the ball should allow receiver to be open to the field and easily make next pass – passer should target “back foot” to allow receiver to swing the ball – look for verbal and non-verbal cues – try to use feints to imbalance/freeze defender – passers are anticipating ball mvmnts to create angles