Rotation Reaction Sprint Pairs

Pitch diagram

Objectives

• -Sharpen reaction speed off a cue
• -Develop the first three steps
• -Add a football action after the sprint

Setup

1. 1Pairs facing each other over a start line with a target 15 yards away in a 22 x 10 yards area.
2. 2Number every station so players know exactly where they travel to next.
3. 3Balls on the target line.

Coaching instructions

1. 1Coach cue releases one player to sprint and the other to chase.
2. 2The winner takes a touch and finishes at the target.
3. 3Alternate who starts as the chaser.
4. 4Play starts at station one and the ball works round the numbers in order.
5. 5Every player must complete each role once before the round is scored.

Common mistakes

• -Standing tall on the first step
• -Too many reps without rest
• -Staying in a favourite role and avoiding the harder one