Soccer Communication Passing # 1 Training Drill
Setup
- grid (30yds x 20yds)
- cones to mark off area
- half the group with a ball
- 5-10 min
Rules & Objectives
- players dribble inside the grid and pass the ball to another player whose name they call out before
- the pass is made
- player who receives the ball accelerates into space and then makes a pass
Variations
- players must turn and run around the nearest cone after completing a pass
- players throw the ball to each other for a warm-up
- players with the ball only make lead passes into space
- specify how players must pass (left foot, right foot, high or low passes etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- accuracy
- weight of pass
- get into line of flight of the ball
- communication
