Soccer Passing Face Off Training Drill

Setup

  • 7-10 yards between triangles
  • cones to mark off area
  • 10-15 min

Rules & Objectives

  • players inside triangles pass back and forth (two-touch passing)
  • on coach's command players run zigzag around cones and first player to get to coach wins

Variations

  • specify how players must pass (left or right foot, high or low etc.)
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

  • weight of pass
  • accuracy
  • body position and balance

Difficulty: Intermediate

Emphasis: Passing

Number of Players: 6+

Age Group: 12 to 15, 5 to 7, 8 to 11

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