INTRODUCE AND INVOLVE THE CONCEPT OF ADVANTAGE LINE IN ELIMINATING "DEFENDER" WITH PASS/RECEPTION DEVELOP UNDERSTANDING OF PASS DIRECTION AND SPEED DEVELOP UNDERSTANDING OF RECEIVING POSITION, DIRECTION & MOVEMENT OF FIRST TOUCH TO ELIMINATE DEFENDER
PLAYERS
8+ PLAYERS
SPACE
HALF-FIELD
EQUIPMENT
10+ BALLS, 16+ CONES
EXPLANATION:
Players flow through grids (see diagram), following their pass each time.
Receiving player should pay attention to “Advantage Line” (dotted line on diagram) - a perceived line through a defender’s position. Receiver should either make their first touch ahead of Advantage Line, or push the ball ahead of the Line immediately.
Receiver cuts the ball inside on angle to cut off defender’s recovery and looks ahead for next pass.
OPPOSITE SIDE: Receiving player moves to left side of grid to receive and cut back inside.
COACHING POINTS:
Receiving player should open up wide of the cone with feet facing upfield, to allow a positive first touch on the move.
Passer should carry ball in a position to look upfield and pass on the move.
Passer should lead the receiver with a pass in front of him, to allow receiver to accelerate with first touch.
EVALUATION:
Watch the flow of the drill. Receiver should keep ball moving with first touch. Drill should flow with continuous movement (not stop and go).
