Soccer Short Passing # 4 Training Drill
Setup
- in pairs
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per pair
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- players pass back and forth from inside a designated square
- players cannot leave square to receive or pass the ball
- players must run around one of the cones after each pass
- pair to complete most passes within 2 minutes wins
Variations
- one-touch passing
- specify how players must pass/receive (left or right foot, inside or outside foot, high or low etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the gro
Coaching Points
- body mechanics
- balance
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- first touch
- make eye contact
