Step 1/4Pass across the circle
Orange = offense · blue = defense · solid line = cut · dashed = pass · zig-zag = dribble · T = screen · dotted arc = shot
Passing drill
Hot Potato Passing
Groups pass the ball around a circle as fast as they can — whoever holds it when the whistle goes takes a challenge.
- Time
- 5 min
- Players
- 5+
- Ages
- 6–11
- Level
- Beginner
Equipment: 1–2 balls per group
How to run the drill
- 1Groups of 5–6 in a circle about 3 metres across.
- 2Pass quickly to anyone except the players next to you — the ball is a hot potato.
- 3When the coach blows the whistle, whoever is holding the ball does a quick challenge (five jumping jacks).
- 4Add a second ball to make it busier; older players must call a name before passing.
Coaching points
- Hands up ready — show a target
- Catch with two hands, pass straight away
- Look before you pass
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