Overhead Striking - One on One

This is a game play drill to develop overhead striking in a contest situation

Organisation

• Divide the players into two teams, designate one the attacking and one the defending team
• Both teams line up beside each other in pairs on the endline
• The coach is positioned on the 13m line
• On the whistle the first pair jogs out from the end line
• The coach throws the ball up for the attacking player to strike overhead for goal
• The defending player attempts to block the shot or bat the ball clear
• Reverse the roles of the teams after a set time

STEP Variation

Space - As the players become more proficient, increase the distance to goal