2017 TRYOUT INFORMATION PLAYER PACKET
2016/2017 TRYOUT INFORMATION PLAYER PACKET
PARTNER PASSING All drills can be alternated left and right -Right on right (triple threat) -Left on left (triple threat) -Right and roll to Left -Left and roll to right -Over shoulder left to left -Over shoulder right to right -Over shoulder (left to right) -Over shoulder (right to left) -Right, split to left -Back to back (catch over left shoulder and throw back in left hand) -Back to back (catch over left shoulder throw back in right hand) -Catch left throw right -Over shoulder right, curl away, throw right -Choke-up passing -grip wide -kiss both shoulders -1 hand passing -Below waist (hockey slapshot) -Back flips -Stick in right and catch on left side -Kneeling (one knee down) -when throwing righty, extend left foot and point at angle -kneeling split (one knee down) -catch left, throw right -kneeling (two knees down) -kiss both shoulders -Quick stick - Quarterback drill -the drill is performed 1 handed (as though you were a quarterback throwing the ball) -butt end should be even with elbow -should be facing sideways and step toward partner -butt end should hit elbow -snap wrist -butt end should end up pointing up -Catch and curl away -Stick fake (pump and reload) -Etc., etc., etc.
BOX PASSING WITH V CUT Basic Work the ball around the perimeter with man cutting into cone and out before the pass. Remember to roll to away from pressure and keep the stick in the outside. Follow your pass to the next line. Progression Set up two boxes back to back with a small alley in between and turn the drill into a competition. See which team can get the ball around (2 rotations) fastest. Losers do a penalty (push ups, etc.)
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X
X 1
1
1
X X
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1
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X
STAR DRILL Basic X2 throws to X3 > X3 throws to X4 > X4 throws to X1 >X1 throws to X5... Progression #1: Finish with a shot X5 cuts to the goal, receives the ball from X1 and shoots on goal. X2 then picks up a ball and the drill again. Progression #2: Pick and roll The player behind X2 (2nd in line) passes the ball to X3. At the same time that the ball is being passed, X2 runs to X3 and sets a pick for X3. X3 runs off the pick, then passes the ball immediately to X2. X2 passes the ball to X4. At the same time that the ball is being passed, X3 runs towards X4 and sets a pick for him. The drill repeats in this fashion.
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X1
X4
X3
X5
PASS DOWN-PICK DOWN (progression 1 &2) Progression 1(2 balls: both sides work independently) X1 passes to X2, cuts to the goal to be a threat and then fades to set a pick for X2. X2 comes off the pick and shoots on goal. Progression 2 (2 balls: both sides work independently) X1 passes to X2, cuts to the goal to be a threat and then fades to set a pick for X2. X2 comes off the pick and then passes back to X1, who shoots on goal.
X2
X1
X2
X1
PASS DOWN-PICK DOWN (progression 3&4) Progression 3 (1 ball: both sides work together) X1 starts with the ball and passes to X2. X1 cuts to the goal to be a threat and then fades to X2 and sets a pick. While this is happening, X4 cuts towards X2 as an option, then fades to X3 and sets a pick. X3 comes off the pick and gets a pass from X2. X3 shoots on cage. Progression 4 (1 ball: both sides work together) X1 starts with the ball and passes to X2. X1 cuts to the goal to be a threat and then fades to X2 and sets a pick. While this is happening, X4 cuts towards X2 as an option, then fades to X3 and sets a pick. X3 comes high off the pick, gets a pass from X2 and then moves the ball to X4. X4 shoots on cage.
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X3
X1
X4
2 VS 1 – 3 VS 2 (BASIC) For a 3 vs. 2 drill, the coach arranges three lines of offense and three lines of defense at various points on the field. When the ball is rolled to your line, the defenseman in that line takes a knee, while the other two defensemen cover the three offensive players.
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D1
X2 D2
X3 D3
HAVERFORD DRILL Basic Ball starts as a 2 v. 1. When a goal is scored or the coach blows the play dead, then one additional offensive player and 1 additional defensive player join the drill, turning it into a 3 vs. 2. The drill is built up in this fashion until it reaches 6 vs. 5. Progression When the coach blows the whistle, the players already in the drill must do an up-down, or sprint to touch a line before rejoining the drill
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D D4 D3 D2
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X2
X1 X3 X4 X5 X6 X X
GROUND BALL TO FAST BREAK Coach rolls the ball to X4 red or X4 black. The winner pushes the fast break in the direction of their offensive players.
X1 D1
X2 D2 D3 X3
X4 X
X4 X
X3 D3 D1 X1
D2 X2
X6
X
NUMBERS Coach calls out # (“43”). Four offensive players release, 3 defensive players release.
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X X
Y
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Y
WEST GENNY (3 v. 2) The drill starts as 3 offensive players (Y1, Y2, Y3) vs. 2 defensive players (X1, X2). After the offensive possession ends, the last player to touch ball drops out (Y2 and Y3 drop to play defense). X1, X2 and X3 enter the drill. When Y2 and Y3 have played defense, they step out and return to their side of the field. The drill repeats in this fashion. Notes: Consider shortening the field for younger players or more reps. Have the player that drops out sprint to a cone in under 5 seconds before returning to their side. You can also run this drill as a 4 vs. 3 to practice the concept of a fast break offense and defense.
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X X1
X2
X X X3
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X
Y1
Y2
Y Y
Y Y
Y3 Y Y
PARTNER PASSING All drills can be alternated left and right -Right on right (triple threat) -Left on left (triple threat) -Right and roll to Left -Left and roll to right -Over shoulder left to left -Over shoulder right to right -Over shoulder (left to right) -Over shoulder (right to left) -Right, split to left -Back to back (catch over left shoulder and throw back in left hand) -Back to back (catch over left shoulder throw back in right hand) -Catch left throw right -Over shoulder right, curl away, throw right -Choke-up passing -grip wide -kiss both shoulders -1 hand passing -Below waist (hockey slapshot) -Back flips -Stick in right and catch on left side -Kneeling (one knee down) -when throwing righty, extend left foot and point at angle -kneeling split (one knee down) -catch left, throw right -kneeling (two knees down) -kiss both shoulders -Quick stick - Quarterback drill -the drill is performed 1 handed (as though you were a quarterback throwing the ball) -butt end should be even with elbow -should be facing sideways and step toward partner -butt end should hit elbow -snap wrist -butt end should end up pointing up -Catch and curl away -Stick fake (pump and reload) -Etc., etc., etc.
BOX PASSING WITH V CUT Basic Work the ball around the perimeter with man cutting into cone and out before the pass. Remember to roll to away from pressure and keep the stick in the outside. Follow your pass to the next line. Progression Set up two boxes back to back with a small alley in between and turn the drill into a competition. See which team can get the ball around (2 rotations) fastest. Losers do a penalty (push ups, etc.)
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X
X 1
1
1
X X
X
1
X
X
STAR DRILL Basic X2 throws to X3 > X3 throws to X4 > X4 throws to X1 >X1 throws to X5... Progression #1: Finish with a shot X5 cuts to the goal, receives the ball from X1 and shoots on goal. X2 then picks up a ball and the drill again. Progression #2: Pick and roll The player behind X2 (2nd in line) passes the ball to X3. At the same time that the ball is being passed, X2 runs to X3 and sets a pick for X3. X3 runs off the pick, then passes the ball immediately to X2. X2 passes the ball to X4. At the same time that the ball is being passed, X3 runs towards X4 and sets a pick for him. The drill repeats in this fashion.
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X1
X4
X3
X5
PASS DOWN-PICK DOWN (progression 1 &2) Progression 1(2 balls: both sides work independently) X1 passes to X2, cuts to the goal to be a threat and then fades to set a pick for X2. X2 comes off the pick and shoots on goal. Progression 2 (2 balls: both sides work independently) X1 passes to X2, cuts to the goal to be a threat and then fades to set a pick for X2. X2 comes off the pick and then passes back to X1, who shoots on goal.
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X1
X2
X1
PASS DOWN-PICK DOWN (progression 3&4) Progression 3 (1 ball: both sides work together) X1 starts with the ball and passes to X2. X1 cuts to the goal to be a threat and then fades to X2 and sets a pick. While this is happening, X4 cuts towards X2 as an option, then fades to X3 and sets a pick. X3 comes off the pick and gets a pass from X2. X3 shoots on cage. Progression 4 (1 ball: both sides work together) X1 starts with the ball and passes to X2. X1 cuts to the goal to be a threat and then fades to X2 and sets a pick. While this is happening, X4 cuts towards X2 as an option, then fades to X3 and sets a pick. X3 comes high off the pick, gets a pass from X2 and then moves the ball to X4. X4 shoots on cage.
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X3
X1
X4
2 VS 1 – 3 VS 2 (BASIC) For a 3 vs. 2 drill, the coach arranges three lines of offense and three lines of defense at various points on the field. When the ball is rolled to your line, the defenseman in that line takes a knee, while the other two defensemen cover the three offensive players.
X1
D1
X2 D2
X3 D3
HAVERFORD DRILL Basic Ball starts as a 2 v. 1. When a goal is scored or the coach blows the play dead, then one additional offensive player and 1 additional defensive player join the drill, turning it into a 3 vs. 2. The drill is built up in this fashion until it reaches 6 vs. 5. Progression When the coach blows the whistle, the players already in the drill must do an up-down, or sprint to touch a line before rejoining the drill
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D D4 D3 D2
D1
X2
X1 X3 X4 X5 X6 X X
GROUND BALL TO FAST BREAK Coach rolls the ball to X4 red or X4 black. The winner pushes the fast break in the direction of their offensive players.
X1 D1
X2 D2 D3 X3
X4 X
X4 X
X3 D3 D1 X1
D2 X2
X6
X
NUMBERS Coach calls out # (“43”). Four offensive players release, 3 defensive players release.
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X X
Y
Y
Y
WEST GENNY (3 v. 2) The drill starts as 3 offensive players (Y1, Y2, Y3) vs. 2 defensive players (X1, X2). After the offensive possession ends, the last player to touch ball drops out (Y2 and Y3 drop to play defense). X1, X2 and X3 enter the drill. When Y2 and Y3 have played defense, they step out and return to their side of the field. The drill repeats in this fashion. Notes: Consider shortening the field for younger players or more reps. Have the player that drops out sprint to a cone in under 5 seconds before returning to their side. You can also run this drill as a 4 vs. 3 to practice the concept of a fast break offense and defense.
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X X1
X2
X X X3
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Y2
Y Y
Y Y
Y3 Y Y
