Tempo Rotating Diamond

Pitch diagram

Objectives

• -Build clean passing angles in a rotating shape
• -Link the pass to the movement that follows it
• -Improve weight and accuracy of the ball

Setup

1. 1Four cones in a diamond with a player on each in a 22 x 22 yards area.
2. 2Set a visible timer or have an assistant count aloud from the side of the area.
3. 3One ball to start, spares beside the coach.

Coaching instructions

1. 1Ball travels round the diamond with players following their pass.
2. 2Every fourth pass is played across the diamond to switch the pattern.
3. 3Change direction on the coach's call.
4. 4The clock starts the moment the first pass is played in.
5. 5The sequence must reach the end action inside eight seconds or the rep is void.

Common mistakes

• -Standing still after passing
• -Passing into the wrong foot
• -Slow, sideways passing that burns the clock