Box to Box

Scrimmage where players score by dribbling through a box zone.

• Set Up

  • Cones outlining playing space

  • 5x5 box marked by disc cones where the goal usually is

  • Split group into 2 even teams, with one wearing pinnies

• Equipment

  • Balls

  • Pinnies

  • Disc cones

• Objective

  Objective of the game is for players to dribble into their opponent's box zone and stop the ball.

• Directions

  1. Players can dribble into the box from the front or either side.

  2. Players cannot go out of bounds and enter the box zone from the end line.

• Variations

  • Challenge: extend zones to make it harder for defenders

• Coaching Points

  • Communication and teamwork

  • Body angle - force attackers to the sides

  • Deny time and space

  • Deny through balls/penetration

  • Timing of the steal

Reflection:

1. Who would you like to shout out for making good decisions for their team?

2. Who can you shout out for being positive and encouraging everyone?