Game version
Push-pass pairs: pass back and forth and count passes in a row to beat your own last round, taking a step back each time you reach the count.
Keep Ball Three Against One
Three players keep the ball from one defender who blocks passing lanes but does not tackle.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Mark a 10 yard square.
Core: Medium. Beat your own longest run of passes.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- You and 3 partners
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Stick, ball, cones, 3 partners
- Level · skill
- Developing · Passing
The steps
How it works
- Mark a 10 yard square.
- Three players pass around the edges.
- The defender walks inside, standing in passing lanes.
- Count passes in a row before the defender blocks one, then swap.
Coaching point
Move to open a lane.
Safety: Keep your stick low and check that the space around you is clear before you swing. Wear protective eyewear (ASTM F2713) where your league requires it.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (close), Core (medium), More (one touch). Beat your own longest run of passes.
Story
You are a pair of dolphins playing catch across the bay.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own longest run of passes. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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