Create a question that improves a drill
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Create a Question That Improves a Drill
When an activity feels stale, changing equipment is not always the answer. Ask what athletes are learning from the current rule. A precise question can help you adjust the activity around a decision rather than adding novelty for its own sake.
When to use it
Use when a drill runs smoothly but does not seem to transfer into play.
Put It into Practice
- Name the game problem the activity should address. Watch whether athletes actually face that problem or simply follow a predictable route through cones.
- Ask what information they use to choose their action. If there is no choice, introduce a manageable decision through a partner, target or carefully controlled defender.
- Test the revised activity in a short game and observe whether the intended decision appears. Keep the change only if it creates useful learning for this group.
What It Can Look Like
A passing pattern becomes a choice between two targets, with a passive defender indicating which lane is available.
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Take it with you: A useful drill asks athletes to notice something that matters.