Rotation End Zone Game

Pitch diagram

Objectives

• -Reward forward passing and running with the ball
• -Create a game that works without goals
• -Encourage runs beyond the defensive line

Setup

1. 1A pitch with a three-yard end zone at each end in a 34 x 24 yards area.
2. 2Number every station so players know exactly where they travel to next.
3. 3Balls with the coach, two sets of bibs.

Coaching instructions

1. 1Teams score by controlling the ball inside the opposition end zone.
2. 2The ball must be passed into the zone, not dribbled in.
3. 3Restart immediately from the conceding team.
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

• -Runs made too early
• -Passing into the zone with nobody there
• -Staying in a favourite role and avoiding the harder one