Games Drill #3C: Square Relay Races
BEGINNER
- Have players line up in equal numbers (two teams - best 2 out of 3 series), 2 metres back from the crease and shooter positions, on both sides of the floor, forming a large square in the offensive zone.
- *Variation #1 (5 min): "Cradle Race." Mixing between a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction (on coaches whistle), have players run around the outside of the square, returning back to their original line.
- The next player in line cannot go until the player ahead of them is seated back in line. (Draw Diagram)
- *Variation #2 (5 min): "LB Variation." Same as the above variation except the first player in line must place the ball 2 or 3 metres ahead of them (perhaps marked with a pylon) and scoop the loose ball to start the race. They must then return to the front of the line and place the ball back on the ground for their teammate to pick up.
Variation #3 (5 min): "Passing Variation." Same as the above variations except instead of placing the loose ball back on the ground, the player passes to the next player in line (who is facing away + catches the ball across their body and over their shoulder). If the ball is dropped, the player who missed it must run and pick up, making sure they still run all the way around the square.
*Most common error = players leaving early before their teammate arrives
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