Soccer Passing Drill

Foundation of Fluid Playing Style 4 Organisation

This soccer passing drill is performed with one ball. Players change their positions continuously in alphabetical order. Description

Players perform different combinations. This soccer passing exercise contains two variations. The emphasis is laid on receiving skills in different environment. The player in the middle receives the ball by stepping out from the sticks.

Set Up

Variation 1: Player B plays (9) the ball to space to Player C.

Variation 1:

Variation 2: Player C receives the ball and steps out from between the sticks. The direction of his receiving can be varied in different angles. Coaching Points          

Accuracy and weight of passes are vital Receiving the balls in correct angle and lenght Players should use both feet to pass the ball Heads up from the ball before passing and receiving Harmonization of passes and movements Keep the ball on the ground Change pace with and without the ball Awareness Stop the passing exercise and correct mistakes when needed When ball is out restart the play calmly

 Set Up

 Number of players: 8 - 10 Time: 10 - 20 min Equipment  

Small Cones: 6 Sticks: 10

Innervate Overlapping - Improve Cooperation and Basic Combination Organisation

Players and equipment are arranged as shown. Distances have to be adequate to the agegroup. This soccer drill is performed to both directions. Pla yers work in groups of 3, they change their positions continuously in circles in the group. Description

Both variations of this soccer passing exercise are performed with 4 balls together. P1 alwa ys starts the exercise in each group. Players try to combine with one touch, move without the ball in a right way and work in a high-level cooperation.

Soccer Passing Drill Set Up

Player 1 plays the ball to Player 2 and overlaps behind him. Player 2 passes it with one touch to Player 3, who lays the ball off. Player 1 performs a sharp, low pass to Player 3 positioning in the opposite side.

Soccer passing exercise countinues the same way.

Player 1 plays the ball to Player 2 and overlaps behind him. Player 2 passes it with one touch to Player 3, who lays the ball off. Player 1 performs a low pass to Player 3 of the group next to him.

P3 receives and rolls with the ball, then the soccer passing exercise countinues the same way. Coaching Points         

Importance of verbal and non-verbal communication Accuracy and weight of passes are vital Cooperation among the players Changing pace Right movement without ball is imperative Use both feet to pass and receive the ball Keep the ball on the ground Heads up from the ball Take care of extra balls

 Set Up

 Number of players: 12 - 16 Time: 10 - 15 min Equipment   

Small Cones: 8 Balls: 4 Sticks: 4

Innervate One-Touch Passing and Cooperation in Square Organisation

Players and equipment are arranged as shown. 11 players take part in the exercise, 3 of them are wall players who work in the square and identified wit h different coloured vests. The  players change the wall players' positions periodically for the coach's sign. This soccer  passing exercise is performed in both directions. Duration: 2-3 min. Rest: 1 min. Description

Players perform this soccer passing exercise with 2 balls and they must play with one touch. The wall players' direction of movement is free in the square but they must always be  playable so that the play will be continuous.

Soccer Passing Drill Set Up

In the first variation Player 1 and Player 3 start the soccer passing drill together. Both players make a wall pass with one of the wall players by the sticks and performs a low pass to the next player. Then the soccer drill continues the same way. The wall players must concentrate and make supporting movements constantly.

In the second variation the wall players can decide whether to make wall pass with one touch or receive the ball. In the case of receiving the wall player performs a low pass to the next  player. The other players must react it. Coaching Points        

Accuracy and weight of the passes are vital Concentration and quick decision Players should use both feet to pass Vision Cooperation among the players Communication Fast supporting movements Take care of extra balls

 Set Up

 Number of players: 11 - 22 Area: 15x15 m Time: 10 min Equipment 

Small Cones: 4

Vests: 3

Balls: 2

Sticks: 4