Find the Free Man - Vision and Awareness Drill
Dynamic small group drill where central player receives from multiple sources and must quickly identify and pass to the unmarked 'free man', developing vision, scanning, and decision-making under pressure
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Dynamic small group drill where central player receives from multiple sources and must quickly identify and pass to the unmarked 'free man', developing vision, scanning, and decision-making under pressure
Quick Info
moderate
30
25m x 25m for 6 squares (class of 30)
Equipment Required
Cones or markers
24 (4 per square for 6 groups)
Balls (handball, netball, basketball, or football)
18 (3 per group of 5)
Cones
As needed
Balls
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Handball
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Game Sense
Receiving
Passing
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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