Interceptions in a Third Game

Focus

Defensive Systems.

Skills

Preliminary Moves & Passing, Footwork & Agility, Defensive Moves.

Purpose

A confined space containing an irregularly large quantity of players requires clever preliminary moves to find the limited space, and more opportunities to intercept.

Difficulty

Basic

Players

8⁺

Balls

Cones

Opp. tops

50%

Visible opposition strip: 50%

Setup
Limit the playing zone to centre third. Choose 2 teams (one can have +1 if uneven numbers), elect attackers and defenders. Get a timer. Advanced teams: Give the attacking team some time to plan their defensive strategy, e.g. one-on-one vs zone defence
Step 1
Start the timer. The attacking team pass the ball around, while the defending team attempt to intercept

The intercept should be stealthy - don't move too early!

If attackers spot an interception attempt, hold back from passing

Induce an interception attempt by throwing a fake pass
Step 2
If the defenders intercept they score 1 point. They then return the ball to the attackers and play continues.
Step 3
Continue for 90 - 120 seconds. Defenders swap with attackers and try to beat the score in the same time.