Partner Passing Up and Down
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 2+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5 min.
Emphasis: Passing
Field Preparation:
- in pairs
- each pair with a ball
Description:
- one players (red) is going forward and his partner (white) is going backwards as shown
- player (red) makes a pass to his partner (white) who traps the ball with his sole
- switch roles each time players get to a touchline
Variation:
- specify how players must pass (left or right foot, high or low pass, hands etc.)
- specify how players must receive (chest, head, thigh, left or right foot, laces, inside foot etc.)
Coaching Points:
- body mechanics
- balance
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- develop a rhythm