"Track on Angles" Game

EXPLANATION:

• Normal rules 5 vs 5 game play (can change numbers according to your needs)
• Condition: ball carrier must carry the ball (track) laterally on an angle that is not directly towards the attacking goal.
• If ball carrier dribbles directly towards goal, foul is call and free hit is awarded to the other team.

COACHING POINTS:

• As ball carrier tracks laterally, she should keep the ball in good option position, out in front with vision up as much as possible.
• Off-ball players should move and interchange, always aware of ball carrier’s movement and other off-ball players’ positioning.
• While moving off-ball, attacking players should always be ready to receive a pass.

EVALUATION:

• The “carry on angles” condition will automatically create opportunity for off-ball movement and fluid interchange. The key is that the attacking players work together and are aware of each others’ position to create balance on the field.
• Players should be able to develop strong overlapping movements to use the space behind the ball carrier as well as upfield options.

PROGRESSION:

• LTT: Make this a “no-tackling game”. So defenders cannot tackle the ball-carrier - they can only intercept passes.
• TTC & TTW: At the TTC and TTW stages, this ball-carrying movement should be a staple part of game play, and coaches can work on more specific movement patterns. (*there may still be some value in this drill at the TTC stage, depending on level of play).