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Passing and Movement Timing

Develop precise passing and movement coordination.

Passing15-16U1813-14Seniorgroup1 players minimumstarstarstarstarstar4.4 (16)
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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • Cones for markers and gates
  • Balls for passing
Setup
  1. Area: 10 yard gap between two groups with a 1 yard gate marked by cones in the centre.
  2. Team Red: 2 red outfield players (Player 1 and Player 3) lined up together on one side of the gate, 10 yards from Team Blue.
  3. Team Blue: 1 blue outfield player (Player 2) lined up on the opposite side of the gate, 10 yards from Team Red.
  4. Neutral: 1 black neutral support player positioned to the side of the practice area, switching sides periodically.
  5. Equipment: Cones marking the central target, the 1-yard gate, and the boundaries of the practice area; one ball with each group to start the passing sequence.
Instructions
  1. Player 1 passes through the gate to Player 2.
  2. Player 2 passes to the support player, receives a wall pass back.
  3. Player 2 returns the ball through the gate to Player 3.
  4. Each passer runs in an arc around a central cone after passing.
  5. The drill continues with players rotating roles.
  6. Switch the support player's side regularly to practice both feet.
Coaching Points
  • Communicate clearly and actively
  • Take a precise first touch
  • Keep head up to scan for options
  • Move swiftly and purposefully
  • Use correct pass technique and foot
  • Stay agile and balanced
  • Ensure quick combination play
  • Use minimal touches for efficiency
  • Control pass speed to suit the drill
  • Keep the ball on the ground
  • Monitor and improve rotational play
  • Make accurate passes with proper weight
  • Foster team communication
  • Develop speed and fluency in passing
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the width of the target gate.
2. Increase the passing distance.
3. Require one-touch passes where possible.
Make it easier:
1. Widen the target gate.
2. Decrease the passing distance.
3. Allow more than two touches per player.
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