Blind-Side Scan Triangle — Check Shoulder, Receive and Play

Set up 3 cones in a triangle (6m apart) in a 12×12m area. 3 players, one at each cone. Player A passes to Player B. Before receiving, Player B checks over the left shoulder (blind side), then receives with the back foot, and plays to Player C. Player C checks the right shoulder, receives, and plays to Player A. Continue clockwise, then counter-clockwise. 90s per direction, rest 30s, 3 sets.

1. Check the shoulder before the ball arrives — not after. 2. The check should be a quick glance — don't turn your whole body. 3. Receive with the back foot (the foot furthest from the passer) — open the hips. 4. First touch sets the ball in the direction of the next pass. 5. Pass firmly on the ground — inside of the foot, ankle locked. 6. After passing, move slightly to create a better angle for the return.

• Add a passive defender inside the triangle — the shoulder check becomes functional.
• Limit to one-touch passing — no time to settle the ball.

• Use two-touch — receive, then pass — no time pressure.
• Make the triangle smaller (4m) — shorter, easier passes.