Overlap/1-2 Warm-Up (Italy)

Prepare players for a game by increasing core body temperature in a small sided game that incorporates teamwork and combination play.

Session

Session: WU.024

Exercise Objectives

Organisation

2
Diagram 1. Set-Up Arrangement

Set-Up

6vs6 (Red vs. Yellow)
30x30yrd area marked by cones.
Can be played with larger numbers (i.e. 8vs8). Area can be increased if necessary.

Instructions

Play handball. Players with the ball in their hands cannot run. But can pivot (as in basketball).
Teams maintain possession by throwing and catching the ball. If the ball drops to the ground the other team takes possession.
Passes can be blocked by the other team using their hands.
Teams attempt to create 3 man overlaps (as shown in the diagram above).
The game is started with a tip-off type thrown ball from the coach.
Y1 throws a pass into Y2.
Y2 catches the ball and throws to Y3.
Y3 then throws to Y1 who completes an overlapping run around Y3 to complete the 3 man overlap combination.

Scoring

Coaching Points

During the rest periods players are encouraged to do their own stretches or even static stretches of the muscles groups being warmed at that time.
Players should be drinking water during warm ups also.
Develop communication and teamwork.
Good Technique when running and changing direction (agility).
Walk through a 3 man overlap to show the players the correct movements.
Encourage creativity (i.e. flick passes, etc).