Soccer Team Passing Training Drill

Setup

  • 2 teams
  • grid (30yds x 20yds)
  • cones to mark off area
  • pinnies
  • 5-10 min

Rules & Objectives

  • players pass the ball to a teammate after they call out their name
  • players must run around the nearest cone after they complete a pass

Variations

  • players only pass to a player from the other team after they call out the player's name
  • specify how players must pass (left foot, right foot, high or low etc.)
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

  • communication
  • body mechanics
  • balance-
  • weight of pass
  • accuracy
  • first touch

Difficulty: Beginner

Emphasis: Passing

Number of Players: 6+

Age Group: 12 to 15, 16+, 5 to 7, 8 to 11

Format:

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