Passing Triangles with Fast Feet Defender

Skills

Defensive Moves.

Purpose

Focuses on spreading the defence to set-up prime scoring position for the goalie, while a defender uses fast feet cover the most direct pass.

Difficulty

Basic

Groups of

Balls/grp

Cones

Opp. tops

Visible opposition strip: 1

Setup
Mark a 2m-sided triangle which (D & E) must remain inside, other players stay on cones (A to C) 2-3m from the triangle.
Step 1
(A), (B) and (C) pass amongst one another with a view to a pass into the triangle to (E)
Step 2
Every time a pass in made, (E) dodges to lead into space, while defender (D) must use fast feet to cover the shortest pass

Quick ball movement between (A / B / C) will make it harder for the defender.
Step 3
Within 20 passes, either (A / B / C) must pass to (E) inside the circle, while (D) attempts to intercept

Lob pass is not allowed into (E)
Step 4
After 1 minute, all players rotate one station.
Step 5
Advanced level progression: Introduce an additional defender who tries to intercept passes between (A / B / C)