Target Players # 7
This basic free soccer passing drill emphasizes practicing one touch passing, wall passing, communication and receiving the ball for U10-U16+ players.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Possession, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- 4 attackers / 3 defenders / 4 neutrals
- grid (40yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- two neutral players start with a ball
- attackers attempt to receive passes from neutral players from outside the grid and then pass it back
- to a different neutral player
- defenders try prevent attackers from receiving/completing passes
- if defenders win the ball they give it to the nearest neutral player
- attacking team to complete most passes within 3 minutes wins
- switch roles often
Variation:
- attackers are limited to one touch
- add another ball
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- angle, distance and timing of support
- vision
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
- first touch
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