2v2 Bowling Strikes

How to run the drill

1. 1Setup: mark a rectangle about 6 metres wide and 5 metres deep. Put three target cones along its far edge. Two attackers start near the opposite edge with one ball. Two defenders start between the attackers and targets.
2. 2Start: attackers have 60 seconds to hit as many target cones as possible with a controlled bounce pass. Teammates may pass to each other, pivot and move without the ball, but cannot dribble or run holding it.
3. 3Rules: defenders can intercept passes and protect the targets but must stay at least 1 metre in front of the cone line. Attackers must release target attempts at least 2 metres from that line. Keep passes below waist height when attempting a strike.
4. 4Scoring and reset: each cone hit by an attacking pass earns 1 point. After a strike, miss, interception or ball out, stop the clock briefly, stand the cones up and return the ball to the attackers at the near edge. Defenders do not attack during this round.
5. 5Rotation: after 60 seconds, pairs swap offense and defense. Compare total strikes after both pairs have attacked; repeat from a different side of the court.
6. 6Progression: allow one dribble per catch, widen the targets or change the permitted pass type. Change only one rule at a time.

Coaching points

• Move the defenders with a fake before passing
• Create a new angle after releasing the ball
• Aim through a gap rather than throwing harder