Fundamental
Blind Side Runs – Passing and Receiving
Procedure:
Diagram A – To begin the drill, Player A fakes a pass towards Player C, but plays to Player B instead. Player C holds his run, and then sprints in behind the first mannequin to receive the thru pass from Player B. Player C makes a return pass to Player B, and then runs around the first mannequin.
Diagram B – As Player C gets on the blind side of the mannequins again, Player B fakes to him, and then passes to Player A. Player C holds his run again so that he can make the blindside run behind the second mannequin and receive the final pass from Player A. Player C > D for the re-start.
Players making the blindside runs stay in that line. Players in the two passing lines switch lines with each turn. So groups of three will remain together during the drill. New players rotate into the line making the blindside runs every five minutes.
Coaching Points:
1 Timing the Run – Watch the combination develop. Be prepared to hold if a poor touch is made.
2 Speed of Play – Sprint into the open space, don’t jog.
3 Communication – When it’s time, show yourself and call for the ball.