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Double switches in channel with 3 players

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Double switches in channel with 3 players

This exercise allows you to develop an awareness of running lines and support play, including players holding their depth and communicating. A difficult drill to master but has excellent results in a game by developing the concept of changing direction twice.

Alignment and Support

3 v 2 in multiple channels

This drill is a great progression from the three v two drill as it creates multiple opportunities for practice of the skill under pressure. Create three or four channels of 30x20 metre dimensions - marked out with poles at each end.

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Learning to pass 2 v 1

Developing lines of running to attack the inside shoulder of defenders

4 v 3 deep runner variation

Using a channel drill to develop decision making skills this is a progression from the two v one and three v two variations.

2 v 1 relay grid

This drill develops the decision making process by making the exercise a cyclic drill where there is continuous decision to be made. There is plenty of activity and the opportunity for the players to learn through practice and repetition.

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Introducing live defenders for 2 v 1

Developing passing skills with more pressure and intensity

3 v 2 in one channel

A good progression from two v one that simulates the decision making within a game. Look to vary the lines of the defenders, where they come from to mimic broken play.

4 v 3 after 5m reset

A lateral handling drill that provides a progression from the traditional four v three by including more pressure through having the realignment challenged by opposition.

Lateral passing in 3s with switch

This drill allows for a progression from the lateral hands drills. Focus on specific coaching of running lines and effective passing skills.

Channel relay with loop in large grid

A handling exercise teaching the importance of creating space for the extra player on the outside.

Lateral passing in 3s with 2 switches

An extension from other passing drills, providing the coach with an exercise to work on additional techniques related to running lines and passing skills.