A simple setup view for this drill.
Setup
Build two connected passing lanes with a central player, a wall player, and a runner. The central player receives under pressure, sets the ball, and opens the next lane for the runner.
Steps
- Start with a firm pass into the central player.
- Central player checks away before receiving.
- Set the ball to the supporting player.
- Runner attacks the next lane as the set is played.
- Rotate after a full sequence and increase tempo only when the timing is clean.
Coaching points
- Scan before the pass arrives.
- Use the first touch to protect the next action.
- Run on the cue, not on a guess.
- Keep the pass weight sharp but playable.
Common mistakes
- Running before the receiver has a picture.
- Standing behind the defender's line.
- Forcing one-touch play.
- Ignoring recovery between high-tempo rounds.
Make it easier
Remove the defender and allow two touches in the central role.
Make it harder
Add a recovering defender, reduce the space, or finish the sequence under a time limit.
How to know it is working
The group keeps the passing rhythm while the runner arrives on time and the next action stays forward.
Safety
Use a full warm-up, manage high-speed repetitions, and keep recovery between rounds.