Focus: Quick movement off the ball, sharp passing, finishing.
The Exercise/Rotation:
- Player B checks away and calls for the ball.
- Player A passes to B and moves to the inside for support.
- Player B drops the ball and spins away and runs to C’s position.
- Player A plays a long ball to C.
- C receives the ball quickly and plays a one- two with D.
- C takes the shot and then takes up D’s position.
- D joins the line in the center.
Note: When A takes up B’s position. He begins the activity in the opposite half of the field. All movements are the same.
This is a great exercise for a good team. It provides lots of repetition. You have passing (Short and Long), receiving, and finishing.
Variations:
- Ask for balls to be played through the air from A to C.
- Double Wall Pass ( C to B to C to D to C)
- 2 vs 1 option. (After B drops to A, B moves to the middle to challenge C and D in a 2v1) Coach can determine the amount of pressure.
- Overlap- After D drops to C, he overlaps C and receives ball for the shot. etc.
If you enjoy this exercise Coach Donahue recommends:
| Possible Warm-up: | Progress to: |
|---|---|
| SCI Full Team Warm-Up Combined | 2v1 Becomes 2v3 Combined |
| Circle Warm-Up | Gerard Houllier Game |
