Touchline Passing # 7
This passing warm-up drill is a great soccer drill to help with timing and striking a ball while checking in to a pass.
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Basic Information
Age Group:(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 12+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Passing, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 3 groups
- grid (20yds x 30yds)
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- each attacker pairs up with a defender
- servers distribute/throw the ball from the outside
- attackers head the ball back
- defenders can challenge their partner for the ball
- switch roles after 2-3 minutes
Variation:
- attackers volley it back
- players are awarded a point if the server can catch the ball with
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- constant movement
- communication
- accuracy of pass and service
- weight of pass
- explosiveness
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