Short Passing # 10
High school soccer players often benefit from well organized drills emphasizing the cooperation between players, changing positions and receiving skills.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 5+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 5-15 min.
Emphasis: Passing
Field Preparation:
- each group with two balls
- grid (15yds x 15yds)
- cones to mark off area
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- target player in the middle of the square starts by passing to any player standing by a cone
- corner player with the ball passes to any other available player
- target player moves towards corner player to receive the ball back from the player he just passed it to
Variation:
- one-touch passes back to target player
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- body mechanics
- balance
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- first touch