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Chase your own pass - Extra Defenders

Set up 5 equal groups of players, one group on each sideline and 3 in the middle. Have several balls with both groups of sideline players. Also have two additional defenders (red players) stationed just inside the 9 meter line. Player 1 starts the drill with a pass to player 2. Player 2 runs out to meet the pass and then passes it on to player 3 who passes to player 4. Player 1 must chase the passes across the court to support the two red defenders as they press out to put pressure on the pass When player 4 receives the ball they should look for the shot on goal. The drill then starts from the other side - going from left to right.

536 concept play : going to 2:4

Cross the Border

Teams play to bring the ball behind the line. Players are only allowed to pass the ball - absolutely no dribbling or no running with the ball allowed. Defenders can win the ball back by blocking their opponents or intercepting the ball.

116 passing/intercepting + finding space and defending

Intercept and collect game

Three teams of three, only two teams have a ball though - these two teams are the blues and the greens. The teams with the ball are only allowed to dribble the ball and pass to players on their own team. The third team (white) tries to defend and snatch all the balls. If they are successful at intercepting or tackling the ball they take it back to their area (blue box). Once a team has lost the ball they go and collect a new ball from their area. How long until the white team has all the ball in their area?

115 ballskill activities

Number game

Before the game starts both teams number themselves from 1 - 5 (or more dependant on number of players). The team in possession must then pass the ball around in a numeric order whilst trying not to lose possession The team in possession scores a point when all players on their team have had the ball once. Meanwhile the other team tries to intercept the ball.

116 passing/intercepting + finding space and defending

number passing

Two teams, every team has a player in the 'enemy' zone.playing around in a strict numeral order.Player 1 to player number 2 etc.One point when all players got the ball.variations :- play with bounce pass- use certain passing technique- pass after 1 or 2 times dribbling- make area larger/smaller- don't pass back to the player you got the ball from-

116 passing/intercepting + finding space and defending

passing game

Defender in the center tries to intercept ball.Other players pass from cone to cone and take in an empty position afterwards.When intercepted : change position with the player who did the wrong pass.variationsin passing- pass with center shot- pass with jump shot- passing with bounce pass- passing with a pushpass

115 ballskill activities

Steal the ball

This is a game which requires two teams of 4 (in the diagram two games are being played simultaneously). Two teams of three play inside the area, with one player from each team on the outside. The teams inside should pass around so that everybody inside the area touches the ball at least once. Once everyone on a team has touched the ball they should then try to pass to the player outside the area. If they do this they score 1 point. If they receive the return pass from the player they receive another 1 point.

116 passing/intercepting + finding space and defending

steal the ball

Within a small playing area players pass around the ball.Other(s) try to steal the ball.When stolen you may change places with the player who made the wrong pass.When training passing : use fewer defenders.When training intercepting : use more defenders.variations in passing :- pass with center shot- pass with jump shot- passing with bounce pass- passing with a pushpass- dribble 1/2/3x before passing- first touch your defender before passing

116 passing/intercepting + finding space and defending

Team possession - Neutral player game

Two equal number teams and one neutral player work inside a half court area. The neutral players is always on the side of the team in possession so effectively if your side is in possession you have an extra player. Meanwhile the other team has to try and intercept the ball.

116 passing/intercepting + finding space and defending

ten ball

Two teams.The team in possession passes around for 10 times + 1 point.Other teams tries to intercept the ball.variations :- variations in passing techniques- pass by bounce pass- pass after 1 or 2 times dribbling- not allowed to pass back to the player you got the ball from

219 supporting team mates/ blocking attackers

Triple intercept 325 defence w...

Blue players must try and switch the ball from one side of the court to the other, by passing it to each player. The red players are trying to intercept the pass. Blue players must play the ball in front of the receiving player for them to run onto and then pass on again.

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Meet the pass - pressure and i...

4 attackers, 2 defenders and 1 ball. Attackers stand in a square and pass the ball in a clockwise direction. The defenders' job is to run out and put pressure on the attacker. They know where the pass is going so their job is to hassle the attacker and try to dispossess them.

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Intercept and collect game 326...

Three teams of three, only two teams have a ball though - these two teams are the blues and the greens. The teams with the ball are only allowed to dribble the ball and pass to players on their own team. The third team (white) tries to defend and snatch all the balls. If they are successful at intercepting or tackling the ball they take it back to their area (blue box). Once a team has lost the ball they go and collect a new ball from their area. How long until the white team has all the ball in their area?

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2 v 1 - Fast Break 116 passing...

Players stand in four lines along the half way line. A player on both side starts with the ball in hand. The attackers play give-and-go as they progress up the court and pass around the defender. The move finished with attacker 1 (the player who started with the ball) throwing at the goal.

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Number game 116 passing/interc...

Before the game starts both teams number themselves from 1 - 5 (or more dependant on number of players). The team in possession must then pass the ball around in a numeric order whilst trying not to lose possession The team in possession scores a point when all players on their team have had the ball once. Meanwhile the other team tries to intercept the ball.

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Maximum Passing - 30 seconds 1...

Two equal teams play inside a half court area. The aim of this game is to see which team can play the most passes in a 30 second period! The blue team go first and keep count of how many successful passes they complete. If the other team intercept/tackle the player in possession they must put the ball on the floor for the other team to pick up and continue playing. After 30 seconds swap teams and repeat.

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Fake run - Receive the pass 11...

Attacker 2 passes inside to player 1 in the middle. They then deliberately run towards the defender on their side of the court. They continue their run and use a fake to wrong-foot the defender, before pushing off their outside foot and driving off in the opposite direction - ready to receive the pass!

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give-and-go 116 passing/interc...

Attacker 2 dribbles towards the goal and the blue defender runs out to pressure him. The attacker then plays the pass around the defender to their partner in the center, before then making a speedy movement to get past defender 2. The attacker then receives the return pass and throws at the goal.

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Handball: Passing wings - oute...

Pass 1-2-4-3-1 etc.<br />Defender1 tries to intercept.

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Small area passing! 116 passin...

Playing inside a restricted area (inside the 6 or 9 metre line) two small teams try and keep possession of the ball for as long as possible. The defending side should have more players than the attacking side.

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Defending Fast Break by Center...

Pass from A to B, from B to C, from C to B back again and B throws at the goal. When B shoots that is the signal for defender D to go for the fast break.C turns around and sprints back to intercept the long pass.Goalkeeper throws long pass every time the same way and trains in this way C to go for the interception.Variations:- goalshot into the goal and goalkeeper has to pick up the ball first and throw the long pass.

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Team possession - Neutral play...

Two equal number teams and one neutral player work inside a half court area. The neutral players is always on the side of the team in possession so effectively if your side is in possession you have an extra player. Meanwhile the other team has to try and intercept the ball.

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Defending Fast Break by Backco...

Pass from A to B, from B to C, from C to E - either B-C or E throws at the goal.When one of the backcourt players shoots that is the signal for defender D1 and D2 to go for the fast break.Backcourt players who did not throw at the goal, turn around and sprints back to intercept the long pass.Goalkeeper throws long pass every time the same way and trains in this way B-C-E to go for the interception.Variations:- goalshot into the goal and goalkeeper has to pick up the ball first and throw the long pass.

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Feint and One-Two 116 passing/...

Attacker throws the ball to feeder player in the middle. They then run forward and feint past the defender without the ball before running the other way around the receive the return ball back from the feeder. The attacker then finishes the move with a shot on goal.

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1 on 1 - Knock away 325 defenc...

Blue players should run towards the defender. When they get close they should jump and stop (taking no steps to do so) and then position themselves for a throw on goal. The defender's job is to stand their ground, read the attacker's movement and be ready to knock the ball away.

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10 Pass Game small match playi...

Blue team tries to pass 10 times without losing or dropping the ball. Defending team try to prevent this and try to intercept and disturb passing. Once the ball drops or is intercepted they can have a try.

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326 defence of dribbling - Han...

Attacker dribbles towards bench. Defender tries to intercept.<BR>When attacker succeeds 1 point, when defender succeeds 1 point

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Around and back - Interception...

Ball starts with player 1 who feeds the ball into player 3. The attacking players must then pass the ball around the triangle. The defender's job is to try and cut out the first pass and then apply pressure on the attackers to force the error or make the interception.

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team ball with player in enemy...

Two playing areas, two teams.<BR>One player of each team goes into 'enemy' area.<BR>One ball.<BR>Team in possession passes around 3 times before passing to the player in the 'enemy' zone.<BR><BR>variations :<BR>- use certain passing techniques<BR>- pass around more than 3 times<BR>

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538 fast break - Handball Dril...

W1 and W2 pass together.<BR>B1 intercepts the ball, dribbles and throws at the goal.

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325 defence when attackers cat...

snatch the ball while catching<BR><BR>- according to the rules it is allowed to touch your opponent<BR>- try to touch the ball with the hand which is colsest to the ball<BR>- this may be done from aal sides<BR>- push the ball out of your opponent's hand(s) with a short wrist movement

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Triangle Passing 2 - Meet the ...

Blue players pass the ball around the triangle. Players should run forward (to the cone) to meet the pass and before passing the ball again should try and use a change of direction/feint to beat the defender in the middle who is trying to intercept the next pass. Tell your players to be creative.

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3:3 defense system 219 support...

3:3 defense system - juniors 3 defenders on the 6 mtr line and 3 on the 9 mtr line. Attackers have to move and run free - defenders try to intercept the ball.

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fast break wings 538 fast brea...

Pass or goalshot by defender 2 at the goal.Keeper 1 passes to 1 who passes to 2 and goalshot.Defender 1 tries to intercept, steal, defend.

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Handball Game - No running wit...

5 vs 5 game (can be played with or without goals).Game 1:Possession keeping game where all passing is with the hands by throwing and catching. Teams score a point for every 10 passes they make without losing the ball.Game 2:Alternatively you can play this game with goals. All passes must be made with the hands (players can't run with the ball in hand) and players can only score with a header.

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First Time Position Play 219 s...

2/3/4 players try to intercept the ball.<br>Other players pass around and after every pass, the player must change mats to gain another and a better position to be passed at.

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Put pressure on the opposition's pivot player with this interception skills session - teach your defence to run out, cut out the pass and get back in position!

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Teach your players to hit the bullseye every time with this week's accuracy games-based session

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Don't go on the attack alone! Get your team supporting attacks effectively and playing with high intensity by improving passing speed.

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Be more proactive in defence - Don't wait for their attackers to come to you - get your players to push up the court to pressure your opposition before they shoot!

Defending Like The Spaniards

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Defending Confidence and Inter...

Spot and Intercept! Get your players to scan up the court, spot the danger and react early to put pressure on your opposition!
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