Quick Passing
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Passing
Field Preparation:
- group of 6
- grid (18yds x 18yds)
- center grid (6yds x 6yds)
- cones to mark off area
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- 4 players on the outside of the grid and 2 players in the center grid
- players in the center start by passing a ball to a player on the outside of the grid
- outside player who receives it plays the ball back one touch and calls out the name of another outside player
- player in the center receives the pass and turns to that player and repeats the sequence
- switch roles after 2-3 minutes
Variation:
- one-touch for outside players
- 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
- good speed of play
- vision
- first touch
- communication
- quick decision making
- awareness