Movement skills/concepts

Passing into space, ball control, two-handed overhead pass, trying to gain possession of the ball, and relationships (with others).

Set-up

• Cones/markers, large balls.
• Large open space marked out with cones.
• Two teams of three-six each: one attacking team, one defending team.

Activity

The aim of the game is to keep the ball away from your opponents, using your passing and dribbling skills, for 3 minutes.

One person throws the ball (two-handed overhead pass) from the sideline to the attacking team. Players of the attacking team dribble and pass the ball to one another, as the defending team attempts to gain possession by trapping, intercepting or gaining control of the dribble. If the defending team gains possession, it gets one point. It then returns the ball to the attacking team and plays continues.

After 3 minutes the teams switch roles.

Can you see …?

• offence – passing to an open space, protecting the ball with the body
• defence – closing open spaces

You could ask …

How can the attackers work as a team to keep possession of the ball?

What can the defence do as a team to intercept or gain possession of the ball?

Variations

Increase/decrease area: A larger area will make it easier for the offence; a smaller area will make it easier for the defence.