Channel Change

EXPLANATION:

• Teams play directional 7 vs 7 (or can adjust numbers) on half field.
• Field is split into 3 vertical channels (use flat cones/markings if possible).
• Each time a team gains possession, they must transfer ball across and ball must be touched in all 3 channels before going to goal.

VARIATION:

• Conditions can be adjusted so that the attacking team must bring ball back into the defensive half and transfer in the backfield before going forward to goal. 

COACHING POINTS:

• When there is a change of possession, the team with possession should look to immediately switch the ball to another channel to change the direction of attack, instead of going directly forward.

EVALUATION:

• To transfer effectively, central players should offer more than one horizontal option. Players in the central channel should be on different vertical levels so the transfer is not easily prevented.