Set Up

4 players aligned as a backline (each has a number) 1st player i.e. ball carrier no. 1 etc. Ball carrier, when he reaches a marker must pass the ball to the number called out/indicated by the coach. Coach stands approx. middle of the grid. Ball is passed onto last man who re-aligns to repeat drill in the other direction.

Key Factors:

• Keep ball carried on the inside.
• Run straight, change of pace when receiving a pass.

Development:

• Have a SH pass the ball to the 1st player.
• Overload by coach calling/indicating later i.e. when ball carrier nearly reaches marker (7m).
• Receivers call their own numbers, last number called before ball carrier reaches cone in the target!

Groups:

Minimum of 4 players; ideally 5 & a coach.

Assessment:

• Another marker can be placed at 5m for a signal, pass to be made by 7m. Count successful executions out of 10 attempts.