Possess then Penetrate

Focus

Attacking Systems, Defensive Systems, Games & Races.

Skills

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

Purpose

This is a possession keeping drill ending in a 'try' style finish on the line.

Difficulty

Medium

Players

8⁺

Balls

Cones

Opp. tops

50%

Visible opposition strip: 50%

Setup
8 players: Use 2/3 of the court > baseline is defensive transverse line; 10+ players: use full court. Form 2 evenly matched teams and assign attackers and defenders.
Step 1
Attacking team start line up along their baseline, central player holds the ball. Coach signals 'go!'. Attackers can run anywhere (no offside) are must retain possession with passes.

Defending team pressure the passer and attempt to intercept

Attackers use preliminary moves to evade defenders and find space

Passing must be sharp
Step 2
After 20-40 seconds of passing when the ball is near a baseline, shout 'Try!' which signals the attacking team attempt to score by passing to a player whose footmust be touching the furthest away baseline

Don't call 'Try' when the ball is central, to avoid confusion
Step 3
Rotate attackers and defenders each turn; repeat. Sub-on players as required.