Equipment Warm up Pressure - Groups of three, one ball per group. While this is occuring, player A immediately challenges player C and tries to win the ball back. After successful pass, player C would then pick up the ball and repeat the activity as the defender. The defender is awarded a point for winning the ball back and gets to throw again. Encourage defender to pressure quickly after the toss.
Defender needs to work hard at closing down the space while the ball is in flight.
Receiving player's first touch should be away from the pressuring defender. Player receiving the pass should move to create a clear passing lane. Do not allow the receiving player to one touch the incoming toss. This is a receiving drill, as well as a drill that serves as a good warm-up for practices dealing with defenders. Have a regular game with periods of about 2 - 3 minutes in duration.