Receive on the Move
A receiver curves towards a ground delivery and uses the moving first touch to enter a clear carrying exit, with no finishing action.
- 10 min
- 3–6 players
Drill · U11
Touch into the Exit
A receiver scans a teammate’s pointing cue before guiding the first touch towards one of two side exits.
- Duration
- 10 min
- Players
- 3–6 (ideal 3)
- First Touch
- Receiving
- Scanning
Setup
Step 1 of 2
One complete 3-player group is shown. Use a server, central receiver and teal cue-giver beyond the receiver, with two wide side exit gates. One ball starts at the server; the cue-giver points towards an exit before delivery.
Coaching points
- Setup: Use a server, central receiver and teal cue-giver beyond the receiver, with two wide side exit gates. One ball starts at the server; the cue-giver points towards an exit before delivery.
- Play: The receiver looks at the cue, opens towards that exit and guides the first touch into its route before carrying through. One controlled first-touch-and-exit earns one. The cue is fixed before the ball moves; there is no defender or reaction race.
- Reset and rotation: Stop after the exit and return the ball outside the route. Rotate server, receiver and cue-giver each turn. Alternate the pointed exit and give a short rest after 45 seconds.
- Numbers: The diagram shows 3 players. With up to 6, use a second complete group in a separate area. Odd spare players rest off the area and rotate into a playing role every 45 seconds; everyone has equal turns.
- Coach focus: Scan before the pass, then look back at the ball. Set the first contact towards the indicated space rather than stopping square and needing several corrective touches.
- Safety: Ground deliveries only, no defender or contact. Use flat gate markers and comfortable service; the cue-giver stays beyond the route and points before service.
Equipment
- Ball · 2 per group, including a spare
- Gate · 2 per group
- Flat Marker · 4 per group for field and zone corners, in addition to pictured markers
- Bib · 3 per group; colours match the pictured roles
Progressions
- Easier Show and name the exit well before the service; let the receiver rehearse without a ball.
- Harder Use only the visual point and vary the chosen side between repetitions; never switch it after the pass starts.
