PLANNER SEGMENT. Speed.
PYRAMID BLOCK. Speed
PURPOSE. To Improve Speed with the ball.
AGE. U12, U16.
SET UP.
A player with a ball on each corner of a 15 metre square.
A ball on a cone in the middle of the square.
ACTION.
On the Coachʼs signal, each player sprint dribbles around the square making a Change of Direction move at each corner.
On completing the circuit and going around their starter cone they try to be first to knock the ball off the cone in the middle with their own ball.
- Inside Cut
- Outside twist off
- Hook turn
- U Turn
VARIATION 1
In addition to the Changes of Direction moves at each corner they must make Stop and Start moves along each side.
- High Wave
- Fake Inside Cut
- Pull Spin
- Step Kick
COACHʼS TIP.
Encourage 2 touch turns at the corners if players able. Keep team scores.
PLAYERʼS TIP.
Listen for team matesʼ calls.
Look up before shooting to see how opponents are doing.
