Soccer Numbers Passing Training Drill
Setup
- 2 groups
- grid (30yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per team
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- each player from both teams is assigned a number from 1-5
- players pass to their teammate in a sequence (1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, 5-1 etc.)
- team that is making the most passes within 90 sec. wins
- two touch passing
Variations
- players must run around the nearest cone after completing a pass
- reverse sequence (5-4, 4-3, 3-2 etc.)
- limit number of touches
- add a second ball for each team
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- vision
- timing of pass
- teams move around grid constantly
- importance of first touch to control and prepare ball
