Soccer Passing Activity # 8 Training Drill
Setup
- grid (20yds x 20yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- blue player starts by passing the ball towards the next cone
- red player lays off the ball to the outside the square for the blue player to run to
- blue player continues to the next cone to repeat the sequence as shown
- sequence continues for 2 minutes with all players being involved in the activity
Variations
- red players stand right in front of the cones and lay off the ball to either the outside or the inside of the square
- for the blue player to run to red player passes one-touch straight back to blue player for them to control around the cone
- red player picks up the ball and feeds it back to the blue player in the air for them to control
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- body mechanics
- balance
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- vision
- first touch
- communication
