This drill will work well with Under 8 and up players. Younger players should focus on ground balls, older players can mix it up with both ground and lofted balls.
Organization -
- Balls start on the outside.
- Players on the inside move to receive a ball from a player on the outside, then give the ball back to a different player on the outside.
- Proper receiving with the inside and outside of the foot. Use of the thigh or chest for lofted balls.
- Work on various turning techniques like shielding.
- Move with the head up
- Communication and awareness (visual and verbal)
- Change speed
- Find options early
- Timing of the run, so you are moving when you receive the ball
- Change of speed with and without the ball
- Keeping eye on the ball
- Relax the controlling surface
- Players on the outside serve with their hands (like a goalkeeper)