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    intermediate
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    10-15 minutes
    Distribution
    Positioning
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    7v7
    11v11

    Overarm Distribution

    Develop accurate and powerful overarm throwing technique.

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    Objective

    Distribute the ball accurately to a teammate at 20-40 yards with an overarm throw.

    Setup

    Gloves, ball, target cones at 20, 30, and 40 yards.

    Instructions
    1. Hold ball with your dominant hand behind/under the ball
    2. Non-throwing arm points toward target for balance
    3. Step forward with opposite foot as you throw
    4. Release over the shoulder (not side-arm)
    5. Follow through toward target with throwing arm
    6. Practice hitting targets at various distances
    What good looks like
    • Step forward with the opposite foot at release
    • Throwing arm comes over the top, not side-arm
    • Ball travels flat and straight to the target
    • Eyes track to the target through release
    Common mistakes
    • Side-arm throw — ball loops or skids
    • No step into the throw — power comes from the arm only
    • Eyes on the ball instead of the target
    • Releasing too early — ball flies short and high
    Equipment
    Gloves
    1 ball
    Cones or targets at 20-40 yards
    Position fit
    Goalkeeper
    Progressions
    How to make this drill harder as the player improves.

    Foundation

    Level 1

    Throw to a static target at 20 yards, 8 of 10 within 2 yards.

    Form

    Level 2

    Throw to a static target at 30 yards, 6 of 10 within 3 yards.

    Tempo

    Level 3

    Throw to a moving target at 25 yards, 6 of 10 hit in stride.

    Pressure

    Level 4

    Throw to a moving target at 35 yards, 5 of 10 hit in stride.

    Match Rhythm

    Level 5

    Throw under time pressure (within 4 seconds of catching).

    Mastery

    Level 6

    Throw to start a counter-attack in a live game scenario.

    How the AI scores this drill
    Primary metric: Save Quality And Technique

    Shot Stopping Technique

    35%

    Proper diving form, hand positioning, secure catches

    Positioning & Angles

    30%

    Correct starting position, angle to ball, depth in goal

    Footwork & Movement

    20%

    Quick shuffles, set position, explosive movements

    Distribution

    15%

    Accurate throws, kicks, ability to start attacks

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