Open Up Space

Improve a player's ability to receive and play forward, while making quick decisions under pressure.

• Both sides start at the same time. • Player 1 passes to Player 2, who checks away before bouncing the ball back. • Player 2 bends their run around a pole/cone to create separation from an imaginary defender. • Player 1 immediately feeds Player 2 again, this time allowing them to receive on the back foot. • The Player 2's must scan and identify the defender’s position before turning to attack. • The defender moves laterally to cover one of the goals, forcing one of the Player 2's to adjust their decision. • Player 2's then finishes in the open mini goal. • Players rotate roles after each round.