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5-Player Passing Circuit

Enhance one-touch passing and support play.

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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • Balls
  • Cones/Markers
Setup
  1. Area: 20x20 yard square marked with cones
  2. Group: 5 players, 4 positioned one at each corner of the square and 1 as a wall player in the center, Player 1 starting with the ball
  3. Equipment: cones marking the 4 corners of the 20x20 yard square, additional cones marking a 5-yard gate in the middle of the square for passing
Instructions
  1. Player 1 passes to Player 2.
  2. Player 2 completes a one-two with the wall player, then sends the ball through the gate to Player 3.
  3. Player 3 repeats the one-two with the wall player and passes to Player 4.
  4. Continue the sequence and rotate the wall player frequently.
Coaching Points
  • Maintain constant communication.
  • Position with good angles and distances for support.
  • Make sure first touch is controlled.
  • Keep your head up to observe options.
  • Use quick, precise passes.
  • Move to avail passing lanes promptly.
  • Ensure passes are accurate, well-timed, and sometimes disguised.
  • Adopt a light-footed stance to react quickly.
  • Support the ball holder without delay.
  • Shape your body to receive and pass effectively.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Reduce the size of the playing area to 15x15 yards.
2. Limit players to one-touch passes only.
3. Introduce a defender to shadow the wall player.
Make it easier:
1. Increase the area to 25x25 yards.
2. Allow two touches per player.
3. Remove the gate to simplify passing options.
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