Inside-Outside
Inside players receive from an outside player, pass back, go through the middle box and find another.
At a glance
- 20 by 20 grid with a 5 by 5 box in the middle. Half the players stand round the outside with a ball each, the rest start inside.
- An inside player runs to an outside player, takes a pass and passes it straight back.
- Then run through the middle box and out to a different outside player. Keep going.
- Outside players shuffle along the edge to stay free. Swap inside and outside every minute or two.
- Progress 1: One touch only: pass the ball straight back, no stopping it first.
- Progress 2: Add one defender in the box. Inside players keep the ball, dribble through the box, then pass to a new outside player.
If it's not working: Outside players roll the ball in with their hands.
- outside players
- inside players
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Half the players stand round the outside (blue) with a ball each, half work inside (green). An inside player runs to an outside player, gets a pass and plays it straight back, then runs through the middle box and out to a different outside player. Swap inside and outside after one to two minutes.
Full details: set up, how to play, tips and age tweaks
Set up
- Mark a 20 by 20 grid with a 5 by 5 box in the middle.
- Half the players stand around the outside with a ball each. The other half start inside.
Balls, bibs and cones. 20 by 20 grid with a 5 by 5 box in the middle. Half the players inside, half outside.
How to play
- Inside players go to an outside player, receive a pass and pass it back.
- They then go through the central box and out to another player with a ball, and repeat for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Outside players shuffle along the edge to stay free for a pass. After 1 to 2 minutes, swap the outside players with the inside players.
Make it easier
- Outside players roll the ball in with their hands, so it arrives slowly along the ground.
- Inside players take two touches: stop the ball first, then pass it back.
Make it harder, step by step
- One touch only: pass the ball straight back, no stopping it first.
- Add one defender in the middle box. Inside players receive a pass, keep the ball, dribble through the box, pass to a new outside player and take it back.
- Older players: outside players throw for a side-foot volley, a laces volley, or chest control and volley.
Three things to say
- Open your body as the ball comes.
- Pass it back firmly along the ground.
- Find a free outside player.
Colts habit
Work hard: keep moving for the full two minutes.
Both feet
Receive on one foot, pass with the other.
Heads up
Look for a free outside player as you leave the box.
Safety: Keep thrown balls below head height. No heading.