Prepare to Play - Warm Up
PTP - Shuttle Runs
Shuttle Runs
With the ball in hand jog forwards 10m to the end of the channel, turn around and jog back to the start, offloading the ball to your partner. On your next turn shuffle side to side and return facing the same direction. On your third turn run backwards.
PTP - Zig-Zag
Zig-Zag
The purpose of this drill is to replicate movements that occur in games where players are required to change direction, transfer weight and accelerate. Progress up a 5m wide channel swerving from one side of the channel to the other with your partner following closely. When you reach the end of the channel swap roles and return to the start line increasing the speed slightly.
PTP - Defender Tracking
Defender Tracking
Hold the ball and face up the channel, with your partner standing opposite you, approximately 1m apart. Swerve up the channel, with the defender mirroring your movements whilst attempting to maintain the 1m gap. Once at the end of the channel swap roles and repeat.
PTP - Interceptor Game
Interceptor Game
In a small group stand in a circle with a defender in the middle who attempts to intercept the pass. Tap the ball on the ground before passing in any direction. Rotate defender every thirty seconds. When tapping the ball on the ground try to squat by bending at the knees and hips with back straight.
Hit the Brakes
Hit the Brakes
The purpose of this drill is to replicate movements that occur in games where players are required to stop quickly which puts pressure on knees and ankles. Accelerate over 10m & try to stop quickly (3 steps) when you reach the end of the channel, Turn around and repeat.
