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Development : Skills & Drills : Specialist Skills

Skill: Sweep Pass

Set Up

10 balls (5 either side of a marker).

2nd marker 3m out from 1st marker. Receiver 5m out from 2nd marker. Player passes 1st ball, runs out to 2nd marker, back around the 1st marker & passes first ball, runs out to 2nd marker, back around the 1st marker & passes 1st ball from other pile (repeat). Balls placed 1m apart.

Sweep

Key Factors:

  • Proper approach from the far side.
  • Bend knees, narrow base, sight target, sweep ball away, follow through after pass.

Progression:

  • Move catcher further away.
  • Use more balls.
  • Time how long it takes & measure accuracy

Groups:

Minimum of 2 players.

Assessment:

Receiver holds a rucking pad, every pass which hits the target area is successful. (or a tackle bag leaning against a goal post)

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