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I need improve the team rotation ball?

I need improve the team rotation ball?...I help me....The team is junior. I want more mobility in offensive actions but my young players take a individual way.

Bernardo PicadoTeacher, Costa Rica

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It depends on what you are trying to achieve - but I'll assume that it is about getting the ball moving - rather than individuals running with the ball.

An interesting drill that I have run in the past is to use Netball rules. Players can't run with the ball, and defenders can only intercept - they can't tackle. Puts the emphasis firmly on the movement off the ball. Build up to this using the sequential pass routines and you have the basis for a session.

Hope that helps.

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