Activities · game · 8 min

Get open after passing

GamePlay without the ballperceptionadvantage

Cue

Move into a useful passing lane.

Principle
Most of the game is played without the ball.

Set-up

Groups of three, one ball, two cone gates. Two attackers against one defender. Pass, then find another available passing lane. A return pass through a different gate scores 1. Rotate roles after three attempts. The defender provides information, not just an obstacle.

Where this fits

Solves Awareness Advantage

By layer

Layer 0Aware	After the pass, run to an empty spot.
Layer 1Control	Make a new passing lane after your pass.
Layer 2Shape your own	2-on-2 with more than one receiver.

How do you coach it?

Player-centred: variation, questions and room to find a solution.

A real choice for the playerautonomy
Variation: angle, distance, defender, timecompetence
Questions instead of answers ("what did you see?")autonomy
Everyone can succeed; a challenge just above their levelcompetence
Partners rotaterelatedness

Precise correction of form is not the criterion here.

Easier

Larger space; defender shadows slowly.

Harder

2v2, more than one possible receiver.

Question to observe

Does the player change space and timing after passing?