Half-court Possession Game

Focus

Games & Races.

Skills

Preliminary Moves & Passing, Defensive Moves, Vision & Quick Decisions.

Purpose

Hard work is required to continually present as a passing option while being defended. This drill adds an element of fun by turning it into a game.

Difficulty

Basic

Players

10⁺

Balls

Cones

Opp. tops

50%

Visible opposition strip: 50%

Setup
Start with exactly 1/2 a court as the playing area. Form 2 even teams (try to even-out talent). 5 players from each team start, everyone else sits out.
Step 1
Attacking team have the ball and must provide passing options. Players can make a run to receive anywhere within the playing area. Defenders attempt to intercept.
Step 2
Coach calls out pass tally after each pass. Score a point for every 10 passes completed.
Step 3
Coach calls out team point tally after each turn. Next turn, defending and attacking team swap roles.
Step 4
After 2 turns (players have defended and attacked), rotate so inactive players are subbed-on.
Step 5
As a progression, try reducing the playing area, making it more congested and difficult to complete passes.