3 X 2 v 1

Focus

Attacking Systems, Games & Races.

Skills

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

Purpose

A loose player makes smart passing decisions as they progress through three small regions, each containing a 1-on-1 contest.

Players

7⁺

Ages

6⁺

Balls

Cones

Distance (max)

Setup
Divide the centre third into 3 zones (two wings, and the centre). Choose a primary attacker (A) who is the worker, 3 other attackers (B-C-D) pair-up with 3 defenders. Competing pairs are constrained to one zone (1/9 of the court).
Step 1
(A) must get the ball from one sideline to the other by using teammates players (B-C-D)

(B) must present a number of leads for (A)

(B & E) must remain in zone (1)

(E) closely marks (B) and attempts to intercept
Step 2
(B) can be used multiple times, or just once to facilitate (A)'s progress through the zone
Step 3
Once through zone (1), (A) must get through zone (2) in similar fashion

Active players in this zone are teammate (C) and defender (F)
Step 4
The final zone requires a pass from (D) to (A) on the sideline
Step 5
Optionally, require (A) to continue, working back the other way to return to the starting sideline again

This takes longer so will depend on numbers at training
Step 6
Rotate (A) and also change attackers and defenders; restart.

To add a competitive element, record the time it took to cross; others attempt to beat best time.