Movement skills/concepts

Quick passing, running, and reaction time, relationships (with others).

Set-up

• Large round balls.
• Grass or hard surface area.
• Groups of four, with one ball per group: three players stand in a line side by side facing Player 1, who is 2–3 meters in front of them and holding the ball.

Activity

Player 1 passes the ball to each other player in turn.

When Player 4 receives the pass, they carry the ball round the back of the team and take Player 1’s place in the front. At the same time, Player 1 chases Player 4 round the back but stops in what was Player 2’s position, ready to take the first pass from Player. 4 Players 2 and 3 become Players 3 and 4

Can you see …?

• eyes on the ball
• fingers spread
• quick catch and pass

You could ask …

How can you use your fingers to keep the quick passes going?

Variations

Vary passing distance: Player 1 stands closer or further away.

Vary the type of pass: For example, players tap or bounce the ball.