The right passes wins you games, so it is key your players have the right vision and technique. Use drills to improve your side's communication, teaching them to pass the ball accurately and get them moving off the ball into space.
Use the videos below to improve your players' lofted, driven and side foot passing technique.
Don't let a poor first touch stop a good play, use the passing coaching videos to work on your team's control when they receive the ball - whether it's a lofted long pass or a driven pass - teach them to control with their head, chest, knee and feet.
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