Warmup - Square Rotation Passing

Warmup - Square Rotation Passing - Can they create the next pass? Created via @SportSessionPlanner Organisation • 4 cones set in a square (~8x8 yards) • 1 player positioned on each cone • 1 ball in play Set up: • Players work in pairs on opposite sides of the square • Each pair rotates together during the sequence To maximise involvement: ⇢ Duplicate squares for larger groups ⇢ Keep groups at 4 per station Objective ◍ Develop passing timing, movement coordination, and receiving quality within a rotating pattern. Practice: • Begin with 2-touch play to establish rhythm. • Orange player passes to teammate and follows pass. • Next Orange player passes diagonally. • Orange pair rotate positions. • Red pair mirror the same movement pattern. • Sequence repeats continuously. Progression 1: Competitive Rotation Teams compete: ⇢ Most successful full rotations in 3 minutes Progression 2: Overlap Pattern Example: ⇢ Player A passes and overlaps outside ⇢ Player 2 sets the ball ⇢ Third player plays through pass into overlap run Progression 3: Player-Created Rotations ⇢ Players create their own passing and movement patterns within the square. Encourage: • Different rotations • Overlaps • Third-player movements • Double movements • Position swaps Challenge players to: • Maintain rhythm • Keep the ball moving • Avoid occupying the same space Gamified Scoring ◍ 1 point per successful full rotation ◍ Bonus for completing sequence one-touch ◍ Deduct for loss of control or incorrect movement timing Teaching the “Why” Read the Picture ⇢ “Where is the next space before you move?” Purpose in the Action ⇢ “Does your movement help the next pass?” Change the Rhythm ⇢ “When do you slow the pattern down?” ⇢ “When do you increase the tempo?” View session via @SportSessionPlanner https://lnk2ssp.com/s/M9raj/i/IoxO/Passing-&-Receiving.html Website: https://www.thesportingresource.co.uk/