Form 2 evenly matched teams and assign attacking team. Use cones to mark out the no go zones. This will be zone (A) in defence, zones (B & C) centre-court, and zone (D) in attack.
The drill simulates game conditions. There will be three different places where the re-start occurs. The attacking team must attempt to progress down-court, whilst staying within passing lanes.
There will be cones on transverse lines to mark out the lanes which players mustn't trip over.
First-up, start with a [GK] throw-in from the baseline from (1).
First option is a ball-side pass along the sideline.
Second option is slightly more central, without crossing into zone (A)
Minimise the flight time of ball – crosses longer than half the court width have more air-time which means more opportunity to intercept
Practice from the baseline several times, then progress by starting from a free pass from the GD (2).
Keep away from centre-court sidelines - these offer the least space for player down-court to work with.
Crossing into lanes on other side of court is okay, but try to remain central
Aim to approach within the 45 marks
After several attempts at starting from (2), the next progression is to start from a throw-in at (C)
Ball-side down-court passes are preferred
No long crosses travelling over half the court width
Depending on numbers, you can continue until a shot is attempted, or you can end once a pass into the goal circle is completed.
