First Pass Forward — Regain and Break
A transition practice that isolates the first pass after a regain. Players win the ball in a compact central area and score by finding a forward target quickly, encouraging scanning before the turnover and positive first actions.
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Organization
Play 4v4 or 5v5 in a 26x22m central area with one target player or end zone beyond each end line. When possession changes, the new team has three seconds to attempt a forward pass into its target.
Coaching Points
Scan forward while defending | Secure the regain if the forward pass is not on | First passer opens body quickly | Targets create a clear passing lane | Support underneath the first forward pass
Progressions
- Add a second forward target and require the receiving target to connect a third-player run.
Regressions
- Increase the area and extend the decision window from three to five seconds.
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