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In & Out the Circle

Skills
Goalie Preliminary Moves, Shooting, Circle Defence, Vision & Quick Decisions.
Purpose
Constrained passing options within a confined area requires a lot of run, voice and instruction from teammates.
group
Players
7+
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Ages
6+
ball
Balls
2
cone
Cones
4
distance
Distance (max)
m
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Opp. tops
1
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Visible opposition strip: 1
  • Setup

    7 players = 4 stations / 2 balls; otherwise 8+ players = 5 stations / 3 balls. Choose players to stand on each station, then 2 workers (A & B), and defender (C) who must remain inside the goal circle.
  • Step 1

    Workers (A & B) run around the goal circle accepting passes from stationary players on the cones, then pass to a different stationary player without a ball
    If there is a ball at the next 2 cones, the next pass may be on the other side of the goal circle, so stationary players need to be aware and call their teammate from afar
    There will be some activity inside the circle, so players need good peripheral vision to avoid collisions.
  • Step 2

    Defender (B) hovers around both attackers, looking for telegraphed passes to intercept
    Defender intercepts/tips if possible
  • Step 3

    On 'shoot' call by coach, next pass inside culminates in a shot. Rotate defender if fatigued; restart.
More Drills
demo
play
video
Groups of
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8
Ages
profile
13 +
Balls/grp
ball
1
Cones
cone
1
Distance (max)
distance
15m
Focus
Skills under pressure, Run & Carry.
Skills
Shepherd, Crumb.
demo
play
video
Players
group
16+
Ages
profile
11 +
Balls
ball
1+
Cones
cone
4
Distance (max)
distance
80m
Focus
Hard Running, Front & Square.
Skills
Handballing, Kick Long, Shepherd.
demo
play
video
Players
group
20+
Ages
profile
13 +
Balls
ball
6+
Cones
cone
6
Distance (max)
distance
160m
Focus
Hard Running, Front & Square, Forward line delivery, Goalkicking.
Skills
GoalKicking, Kicking, Handballing, Crumb.
drill
Players
group
14+
Ages
profile
15 +
Balls
ball
2
Cones
cone
2
Distance (max)
distance
150m
Focus
Defensive, Hard Running, Run & Carry, Forward line delivery, Goalkicking.
Skills
GoalKicking, Kicking, Tackle, Handball Long.
play
video
Players
group
12+
Ages
profile
13 +
Balls
ball
2
Cones
cone
0
Distance (max)
distance
80m
Focus
Skills under pressure, Defensive, Contested ball, Hard Running, Decision Making, Run & Carry, Forward line delivery, Goalkicking, Gameplan/Strategy.
Skills
GoalKicking, Kicking, Handballing, Tackle, Shepherd.
play
video
Players
group
10+
Ages
profile
11 +
Balls
ball
1
Cones
cone
16
Distance (max)
distance
160m
Skills
Kick Short.
drill
Groups of
group
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12
Ages
profile
7 +
Balls/grp
ball
1
Cones
cone
4
Distance (max)
distance
8m
Focus
Decision Making, Fun.
Skills
Handballing, Kick Short.
play
video
Players
group
10+
Ages
profile
12 +
Balls
ball
2+
Cones
cone
2
Distance (max)
distance
80m
Focus
Skills under pressure, Decision Making, Forward line delivery.
Skills
Kick Long, Crumb.
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