Team Passing
We provide you with exercises that help you to reach your soccer coaching aims. This soccer passing drill is a great drill for teaching young players for groups between U7 and U12.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs)(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Passing
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 20yds)
- cones to mark off area
- pinnies
Description:
- players pass the ball to a teammate after they call out their name
- players must run around the nearest cone after they complete a pass
Variation:
- players only pass to a player from the other team after they call out the player’s name
- specify how players must pass (left foot, right foot, high or low etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- communication
- body mechanics
- balance-
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- first touch