Scan & Receive — Play Forward

Set up a compact rectangular area with flat markers. One starting passer, one central receiver who checks away and arrives side-on, and two forward/outside targets (or small target gates). The passer plays in; the receiver scans before the ball arrives, receives on the open body with a directional first touch away from pressure and into the next lane, then plays forward to a target. After playing, the receiver rotates to create the next repetition. The receiver always has at least two viable forward options so the choice requires a real scan.

Scan before the pass travels. Check both shoulders where appropriate. Arrive side-on. Receive on the back foot when possible. First touch away from pressure and into the next action — do not kill the ball unnecessarily. Weight and accuracy of the forward pass. Move immediately after passing. Communicate and adjust angle to stay visible. Increase tempo only when technique remains clean.

• Add passive visual pressure or a signal cue
• Restrict the receiver to two touches
• Receiver chooses left or right target based on a late cue
• Increase the speed of circulation

• Larger distances to give more preparation time
• Fixed receiver starting position
• No late cue
• Allow additional touches