Add-In Drill

Player up/down situations with a twist!

Description of Drill:  This drill is used to simulate various player up/down situations.  Players are divided into two teams, and line up on either side of the coaching staff along the 30. The first two players of the drill will match up falling the goal on the 8m for a 1v1 to ball. When the whistle is blown the two players will fight for a ground ball (tossed out by coaching staff). Additionally, once the whistle is blown, the coach(s) may add however many players they want from each side. There is no limit on how many players can be added to the drill.

Equipment Needed: Goal, pinnies, balls

Skills Emphasized:  Player up/Player Down/Settled 7v7

Coaching Points of Emphasis:  The first two players need to work on boxing out and exploding to the ball. Make sure to also highlight how important it is to communicate to your teammates when you are in a player up/player down situation and players coming in need to be vocal. Lastly, make sure your players are in the appropriate formation (triangle, box, etc.) for the number of players on the field.

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