Soccer Touchline Passing # 6 Training Drill
Setup
- grid (25yds x 25yds)
- cones to mark off area
- each player around the grid with a ball
- pinnies
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- players inside the grid receive passes from players outside the grid
- after receiving the ball and taking a couple of touches they pass to a different player outside the grid
- defender who carries a pinnie attempts to win the ball from a player on the inside of the grid
- players switch roles if defender wins ball (defender carries pinnie)
- switch roles every 2-3 minutes
Variations
- vary number of defenders
- two players distribute low passes; other two players high passes by throwing the ball
- 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 group
Coaching Points
- accuracy over power
- first touch
- players should accelerate towards the ball
- constant movement
