Clear to Fast Break Drill
An uneven drill that works multiple directions of play.
Description of Drill: Split the field in half, length-wise, using cones.
Rules:
Alternate which side the goalie clears the ball out to.
All players must stay on that half of the field.
GK clears the ball out to a defender.
Once the ball is cleared, an attacker is released to chase from GLE while another attacker approaches from the restraining line. The defender works to clear the ball to the restraining line while the two attackers work to slow the ball and/or cause a turnover.
If the defender turns the ball over it is a 2v1 fast break to goal. If the defender reaches the restraining line she drops the ball, the attack picks it up, and it is a 2v1 fast break to goal.
Equipment Needed: Balls, cones, and a goal.
Skills Emphasized:
Ball handling and clearing by defensive players
Riding by offensive players
2v1 fast break skills (both offensively and defensively)
Quick reaction from Offense to Defense after a turnover
Coaching Points of Emphasis: This drill can easily be adjusted to incorporate pieces of your specific ride, add numbers, or allow the defender to swing the ball through the GK to the other side.
Diagram of Drill:
