Soccer Passing Activity # 17 Training Drill
Setup
- groups of 3
- grid (10yds x 15yds)
- each zone (10yds x 5yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per group
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- one player in each of the outer zones
- one players starts in the middle zone
- players must stay in their designated zones
- players in the outer zones try to pass to each other through the middle zone
- if a player in the middle zone intercepts a pass they switch roles with the player that made the pass
- players in the outer zones must try to keep the ball in bounce
Variations
- limit number of touches for players in the outer zones
- specify how players must pass (left or right foot, inside or outside foot etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- accuracy
- weight of pass
- first touch
