Progress Via 4 Stationary Helpers

Skills

Preliminary Moves & Passing, Defensive Moves.

Purpose

Players must progress through a playing zone by using outlet players and evade a defender.

Difficulty

Medium

Players

7⁺

Balls

Cones

Setup
Pick a defender (G) and four outlet players who stay on cones (B-C-D-E). Other players even numbers behind (A & F).
Step 1
(A) must get the ball to (F) by using outlet players (B-C-D-E). Defender (G) tries to intercept.

Normal rules apply

(A) makes strong leads into space and must remain inside the hexagon
Step 2
If (A) succeeds and gets the ball to (F), the drill continues back up the other way with (F) trying to get through to (A)

If (G) intercepts, give the ball to attacker up the other end and restart
Step 3
After (A & F) have had 2-3 turns each, rotate roles so everyone has a turn (attacking / defending / being an outlet player).
Step 4
Progression for intermediate teams: Introduce a second defender who cannot intercept, but will pressure the passer when outlet players (B-C-D-E) have the ball.