Soccer Possession Passing Drill Training Drill

Setup

  • groups of 3
  • grid (12yds x 12yds)
  • cones to mark off area
  • 1 ball per group
  • 5-10 min

Rules & Objectives

  • players pass to each other and cannot leave an empty cone adjacent to the player with the ball
  • players move quickly to the next supporting position
  • players can only receive passes in the corners of the grid

Variations

  • limit number of touches
  • add a defender (same rules apply)
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

  • weight of pass
  • first touch
  • communication
  • quick decision making
  • accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate

Emphasis: Passing

Number of Players: 4+

Age Group: 12 to 15, 16+, 8 to 11

Format:

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