The Set-up: (as pictured) one goal, several balls, and six discs to mark out the players starting positions. The circuit works best if you have 12 to 14 players.
The Exercise:
- Player A passes the ball to Player B and moves forward to support.
- B drops the ball into the path of oncoming A and spins away.
- A passes the ball to C.
- C drops the ball at an angle for the oncoming B.
- C should now spin away and head to goal.
- B shoots the ball with C positioned for any rebound.
Rotation:
- C collects the ball and runs (around the outside of the circuit) back to the red line.
- B now takes up the position that was initially occupied C, A takes up B’s former position.
- The White line should begin the same movement once the red player has shot the ball.
Coach can make it competitive by playing for 5 minutes and asking the both teams to count how many goals they’ve scored. Hand out a fun punishment for the losing team.
Variation:
The Exercise:
- Player A dribbles the ball toward Player B as if they were to perform a “take-over”, but instead passes the ball directly to C.
- B should immediately move to support C once A plays the ball forward.
- C drops the ball at an angle (inside) for the oncoming B.
- C should now spin away and head to goal.
- B shoots the ball with C positioned for any rebound.
Rotation:
- C collects the ball and runs (around the outside of the circuit) back to the red line.
- B now takes up the position that was initially occupied C, A takes up B’s former position.
- The White line should begin the same movement once the red player has shot the ball.
If you enjoy this exercise Coach Donahue recommends:
| Possible Warm-up: | Progress to: |
|---|---|
| Striking the Ball in 3′s | Bobby Clark Shooting Circuit |
| Diamond Dribbling Circuits | Croation National Team Shooting-Service Circuit |
