Setup
Set up a field 20 x 30 yards and divide it into three equal sections. Divide the nine players into three groups of three. Put a group in each section. The two end groups try to keep the ball away from the middle group. If the ball is intercepted by the middle team or the ball goes out of bounds, the team who played the ball goes into the middle.
Variations
- Vary the size of the spaces
- Adjust the numbers, make sure players get repetitions
- Challenge the outside players to play through the middle instead of over
- Challenge the outside players to play over the middle instead of through
Coaching Points
When playing through the middle, encourage the team to move the ball quickly so they move middle group out of position before
attempting the pass.
Setup
Set up a field 20 x 30 yards and divide it into three equal sections. Divide the nine players into three groups of three. Put a group in each section. The two end groups try to keep the ball away from the middle group. If the ball is intercepted by the middle team or the ball goes out of bounds, the team who played the ball goes into the middle.
Variations
- Vary the size of the spaces
- Adjust the numbers, make sure players get repetitions
- Challenge the outside players to play through the middle instead of over
- Challenge the outside players to play over the middle instead of through
Coaching Points
When playing through the middle, encourage the team to move the ball quickly so they move middle group out of position before
attempting the pass.
Setup
Set up a field 20 x 30 yards and divide it into three equal sections. Divide the nine players into three groups of three. Put a group in each section. The two end groups try to keep the ball away from the middle group. If the ball is intercepted by the middle team or the ball goes out of bounds, the team who played the ball goes into the middle.
Variations
- Vary the size of the spaces
- Adjust the numbers, make sure players get repetitions
- Challenge the outside players to play through the middle instead of over
- Challenge the outside players to play over the middle instead of through
Coaching Points
When playing through the middle, encourage the team to move the ball quickly so they move middle group out of position before
attempting the pass.