Wide buddy walk

How it works

1. Ball carrier walks forward. Two support players walk alongside, one each side, about 5 big steps away.
2. The coach calls “left” or “right”. The carrier passes that way and the group re-forms around the new carrier.
3. Speed up to a jog. Then let the carrier choose the side.

Coaching points

• Five big steps wide, and slightly behind the ball.
• Support players keep their hands up as a target.
• When the ball moves, the shape moves with it.

Ready for the next level when: Groups keep their width and shape at a jog for the length of the pitch.