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LOGINPractice 2: Receive to play forward
This session encourages players to collect the ball so they can use it in a progressive way. Use this session as a standalone activity, or combine it with two progressions to create a full session
WHY USE IT
In this game, players are likely to be more successful and win more points if they are in a position to receive to play forward.
SET UP
Set up a square area the right size for your players. Split players into two teams, with half the players playing inside the area and half positioned on the outside as servers. Two servers per team should stand on opposite sides of the area, so reds play left to right and blues top to bottom.
HOW TO PLAY
Teams aim to transfer the ball from one pair of their servers to the other pair. At least one player within the area must receive the ball and it can’t be touched by any opposition players. On doing so, they win a point. If the opposition wins possession, they aim to get the ball to any of their servers and they can then attempt to win a point. After a set period, players swap their roles.
COACHING POINTS
Before receiving a pass, players need to check their shoulder for defenders behind them. If there is one, they should look to find space. If they are in space, they should receive with an open body and the server should pass to their back foot. Can they then play forward to a server? If not, can they pass to a team-mate who can?
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