Exercise 2: Similar to Exercise 1, but the players are in couples. The couples move freely throughout the field. One player always plays the role of the leader, the other simulates his movements. After an agreed signal (whistle, throwing the ball up by the coach, etc.) all players take up their basic attacking positions as quickly as possible. Exercise 3: The same as the previous exercise, but each player has a ball. The “leader” chooses various ways of moving into free space and practises with the ball. Note: Various suitable exercises for the simulation of the leader’s movements (coach or fellow player), for example various forms of running, stretching etc., can be included in the warming up. λ Step Two: Moving into Free Space and Passing without Changing Positions Exercise 4 (Diagram 1): Players are in their basic positions in the attacking system with a pivot. Three attacking roles create a triangle. Diagram 1 In this case there are the following formations: LW (left wing) LB (left back court player) CB (central back court player) and PI (pivot) RB (right back court player) RW (right wing). Each group has one ball which the players pass to each other to the right (for the right handed players, who make so called “unfinished” passes), to the left (for the right handed players so called “overdrawn” passes), freely. After managing the exercises with one ball we can add another one. This exercise is followed up with normal passes in the triangle, but in this case the players have to adapt to the playing space and the specific demands on the respective roles. Notes (valid also for the next exercise): By using both goal areas, and when each role is doubled or tripled, we can simultaneously engage all players present. We see to it that the players catch and pass while moving. That means that the players have to move into free space even before catching the ball. After passing the players return to their initial position by running backwards in order to continue watching the ball. It is useful to mark the initial position or, if need be, the trajectory of movement with a cone, small circle, chalk or sticking stripe (in the hall) or with lime or a piece of rope, etc. outdoors.