Short Passing # 4
The following soccer drills are aimed at developing good passing ability. They are suitable for improving the skills of young U8-U18 players.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 2+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Passing
Field Preparation:
- in pairs
- each pair with a ball
- cones to mark off area
- repeat setup to accommodate entire team
Description:
- players pass back and forth from inside a designated square
- players cannot leave square to receive or pass the ball
- players must run around one of the cones after each pass
- pair to complete most passes within 2 minutes wins
Variation:
- one-touch passing
- 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 gro
Coaching Points:
- body mechanics
- balance
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- first touch
- make eye contact
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