Rotation Three Team Rotation Game

Objective

• -Keep intensity high with short, sharp games
• -Give every team regular rest and reflection
• -Reward teams that keep winning

Setup

1. 1One pitch with a resting team waiting on the side line in a 32 x 26 yards area.
2. 2Number every station so players know exactly where they travel to next.
3. 3Balls beside the resting team, three sets of bibs.

How to play

1. 1Two teams play a three-minute game while the third rests.
2. 2The winner stays on and the resting team comes in.
3. 3Play a full round-robin and keep a running score.
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.

Progressions

• +Reverse the rotation direction on the coach's call
• +Raise the demand once the group is consistently successful

Regressions

• -Hold roles for a full round before rotating
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Rotate only the two hardest roles to give them extra reps
• -Run the practice on the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Slow changeovers
• -Resting team switching off completely
• -Staying in a favourite role and avoiding the harder one