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Smash and Grab

Players Required: 
8-12

Set Up:

Each player begins with ball. One player is the Catcher (in red) and starts the game as a defender outside the area. When the coach calls, “go”, the defender starts to take balls off the players dribbling. When a ball is knocked out of the area, that player attempts to combine with other players to help them possess the ball. At the end of the game there will be one ball with the rest of the team trying to possess against one defender.

How long can team keep possession?

Coaching Points:

1.   Keep ball close, and use turning and shielding skills to avoid the defender.

2.   Help other players keep possession by moving into positions where you can receive a pass.

3.   Keep shielding the ball rather than turning right into the defender.