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Central Square Passing

Develop passing accuracy and spatial awareness.

Passing15-16U1811-1213-14Seniorgroup1 players minimumstarstarstarstarstar4.7 (1)
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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • Balls
  • Cones to mark 15x15 area and 2x2 center square
Setup
  1. Area: 15x15 yard area marked with cones
  2. Group: 4 black outfield players start spaced evenly around the edges of the 15x15 area, each with a ball
  3. Neutral: 1 black supporting player starts inside the 15x15 area, outside the central 2x2 square
  4. Equipment: cones marking the 15x15 area, cones marking a 2x2 yard square in the center, balls for each of the 4 outside players
Instructions
  1. Outside players initiate the drill by passing the ball to any player within the area.
  2. The receiving players must move through the central square before passing it back out.
  3. Encourage the use of inside foot for passes and switch roles after a set time.
Coaching Points
  • Ensure continuous communication among players.
  • Maintain effective support angles and distances.
  • Emphasize quality and accuracy in passing.
  • Encourage players to lift their heads for better vision.
  • Focus on body movement when showing for the ball.
  • Improve decision-making on pass timing and technique.
  • Practice receiving technique to control the ball advantageously.
  • Stress the importance of keeping the ball moving.
  • Enhance teamwork and spatial understanding.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Increase the speed of play to challenge decision-making.
2. Reduce the size of the central square to test control and precision.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the size of the central square for easier ball control.
2. Allow more time for each player to make a decision before passing.
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