Soccer Forward Passes # 6 Training Drill

Basic Information

• Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
• Number of Players: 11+
• Difficulty: Hard
• Time: 20-30 min.
• Emphasis: Passing, Finishing, Attacking, Defending

Field Preparation:

• 2 groups
• grid (20yds x 20yds)
• godd supply of balls
• cones to mark off area
• repeat setup to accommodate the entire team

Description:

• 2 teams
• grid (30yds x 40yds)
• cones to mark off area
• middle zone10 yards deep
• 2 mini goals
• pinnies

Variation:

• teams play 3v3 in each end zone
• each teams defends an end zone with 2 mini goals
• teams score by passing the ball to a target player in the middle zone who then attempts to pass it to an
• attacking player in the end zone
• once target player made a pass he can enter zone to support the attackers
• if the defenders win the ball, the target player must return to the middle zone to receive a pass
• switch roles every 4-5 minutes

Coaching Points:

• angle, distance and timing of support
• vision
• body position
• decision making
• verbal and visual communication
• spread out attack
• quick finish
• first touch takes ball away from pressure
• support position lateral to ball

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