Underload 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 18 x 18 yards area.
2. 2Add one extra defender to the working area and mark their start position with a flat cone.
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 attacking group starts a player short, so every entry pass has to be sharp.
5. 5Defenders score a point for every clean turnover; attackers need three clean end actions to win the round.

Common mistakes

• -Standing still after passing
• -Passing into the wrong foot
• -Trying to beat two players instead of releasing early