Soccer 3 Zone Passing Training Drill
Setup
- in pairs
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- middle zone 3-5yds deep
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per pair
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- each pair has a player start in opposite zones
- one pair starts in the middle zone
- players must stay in their designated zones
- partners 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 pair that made the pass
- players in the outer zones must try to keep the ball in bounce
Variations
- vary number players/pairs in middle zone
- 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
