1. Basic Scanning Pattern
Players: 4-10
Setup: Players pass and move in a set pattern. Before each touch, the receiving player turns their head to check a cone placed behind them and calls out its color.
Coach/Parent Tips:
- Encourage shoulder checks right before receiving
- Use color-coded cones behind the player
- Keep body open (side-on stance) to play quickly
- Stay light on toes
📍 Starts at 3:03 (Demo at 4:00)
2. Scanning with Cone Movement
Players: 4-10
Setup: Now the cone or marker moves between each rep. The player can’t guess—they must scan and react in real time.
Coach/Parent Tips:
- Vary the cone positions to keep players honest
- Add a coach or teammate to move the cone between touches
- Emphasize scanning before the pass arrives
📍 Starts at 4:50
3. Scanning Under Pressure
Players: 5-12
Setup: A defender is added to apply passive pressure. Players must now scan for both the cone and the defender before choosing how to receive and pass.
📍 Explanation at 7:00 | Demo at 9:20
4. Assassin Game (Scanning in Action)
Players: 6-14
Setup: One player is the “assassin,” trying to tag others. Everyone else dribbles with their heads up, trying to avoid getting caught. A fun way to apply scanning in a fast-moving situation.
📍 Starts at 9:32
5. Básico : Off‑Ball Movement & Scanning
Players: 8-20 (two basico’s if more than 12)
Setup: The básico can be run clockwise or counterclockwise, depending on spacing and team shape. This video covers two key variations and uses the drill to teach off-ball movement, helping players learn how to time their runs, create space, and support the play even when they don’t have the ball.
- A half‑field or large grid
- Players are constantly moving off the ball—opening for support, away for depth
- One ball in play; players must scan before moving and receiving