Blind-Side Pass

Objective

Exploit a defender's blind spot with a well-timed pass to a runner arriving from depth.

Equipment

• Ball
• Cones
• Bibs

Instructions

1. 1

   A passive defender stands facing the ball carrier. A runner starts behind the defender.

2. 2

   Ball carrier holds the ball to pin the defender, then plays around them as the runner breaks.

3. 3

   The pass must go to the side the defender cannot see.

4. 4

   Rotate all three roles every 5 reps.

Coaching Points

• ✓ The ball carrier must look away from the runner to avoid tipping off the defender.
• ✓ The runner must delay their run until the defender is fully committed to the ball.
• ✓ Pass to the space ahead of the runner, not at their current position.

Variations

• → Make the defender active — they can turn and intercept.