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Open Receive

High pace receiving drill with forehand and reverse receives.

Setup

Players 1 & 2 are static, 3-4m either side of the cones. The 3rd player is the receiving player. Player 1 passes to Player 3's forehand, outside of the cones. Player 3 receives and roles around the cones to pass to player 2. Player 2 receives and passes back to Player 3's reverse. Player 3 receives and passes through to Player 1. Player 1 receives and and passes back to Player 3's reverse. Player 3 receives and passes through to Player 2. Player 2 passes to Player 3's forehand, outside of the cones. Player 3 receives and roles around the cones to pass to player 1.

Objective & Coaching Points

The objective is for the target player to position themself and receive so they immediately move into open space. Start by completing each pass as a separate activity and work towards having all passes flow together. Static players need to focus on accuracy and pace of pass, making it as easy as possible for the target player.

Extension & Progression

You can extend the drill by making the cones wider and eventually replacing them with a defending player.

Requirements & Equipment

Balls
Bibs
Cones
Flat Discs
Bounce Boards
Goalkeeper

Training Area

Small Area
Circle
Eighth Turf
Quarter Turf
Half Turf
Full Turf