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Objective of the Practice:
This practice is designed to improve each player’s Wedge Control technique while turning with the ball.
Field Preparation:
 Grid 10 x 10 yards. 2 players. Cones. 1 Ball.
Coaching Points:
Two players are positioned in a grid 10 yards x 10 yards. Each player has a ball. The first player starts the practice by throwing a looped serve into the center of the grid. The player follows the pass, controls and turns as quickly as possible and returns to their starting position. His partner then repeats the practice.
The speed of the practice should be increased gradually.
The coach should emphasize the following coaching points:
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Throw the ball high enough to make the practice challenging.
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Decide by the flight of the ball which surface of the foot is to be used in the wedge control (inside or outside
of the foot).
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The ankle of the controlling foot should be firm and not relaxed.
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Immediately on impact, redirect the ball away from the body and into available space.
Do not withdraw the
ball into the body. The ball should be redirected, not cushioned.
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Get the ball out of the feet far enough to enable to run comfortably in the intended direction.
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As the player is redirecting the ball on impact, the head and upper body should be over the ball.
- Get the head up and scan the play as the ball is directed out of the feet.
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