Soccer Forward Passes # 5 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 2 goalies
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- middle zone 10 yards deep
- cones to mark off area
- 2 goals
- pinnies
- 20-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- teams play 2 v 3 in each end zone
- teams score by passing the ball to a target player in the middle zone who then attempts to pass it to an
- attacking player in the end zone
- once target player made a pass he can enter zone to support the attackers
- if the defenders win the ball, the target player must return to the middle zone to receive a pass
- switch roles every 4-5 minutes
Variations
- defenders must make a lofted pass to teammates in attacking zone
- limit number of touches for attackers and/or defenders
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- body position
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- spread out attack
- quick finish
- first touch takes ball away from pressure
- support position lateral to ball
