Goalie Outlet Fast Break with a Chaser

The goalie fires a long outlet pass to a wing who breaks on the fast break, catches at full speed, and must score before a chaser catches up. Students practice the long pass, catching at top speed, and finishing under pressure.

How to play

1. Two lines at the corners of one goal, by the sidelines; the goalie has a pile of balls. A second goalie waits at the far goal.
2. On the whistle, the first student sprints up the sideline; the goalie throws a long outlet pass, and the runner catches without stopping and shoots at the far goal.
3. Phase 2: the first student in the other line starts as a chaser 3 yards behind and, if they catch up before the 9-meter line, may only contest the shot with their arms.
4. Goal before the chaser arrives, 2 points; goal with the chaser on them, 1. Both return along the sideline and switch lines.
5. Change goalies every 3 minutes and alternate sides so everyone runs both the left and right wing.

Rules

• The chaser may not push, hold, or cut in front of the runner.
• Three steps max after the catch; dribbling is allowed.
• Safety: go only on the signal and always return along the sideline, never through the middle.

Variations

Adaptations

• Limited mobility: the student plays goalie and starts the break, choosing when to throw.
• Hearing impairment: signal the start by dropping an arm as well as blowing the whistle.
• Fitness level: adjust the chaser's head start to match each pair's speed.

Learning goals

• Catch a long pass on the run without slowing down.
• Finish the fast break with a chaser applying pressure.
• Throw an accurate outlet pass from the goal.

Equipment for a class of 25

• team handballs: 10
• cones: 6
• goals: 2

Teacher tip

The most common mistake is looking back too soon and slowing down; have runners turn their head only after a few strides. Remind goalies to lead the runner.

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