Spin pass for a 14-year old boy?

Alex PattonAdministrator, England

Hello Sarah,

Attached is a good progression session on how to spin pass. Start by using one hand passing ensures that the player really has to focus on where their hands finishing position (should be pointed at their target). It is important that the spin passed isn`t forced, the ball should roll off the fingertips, that should give the ball the spin. When the player has mastered off both hands one hand passing, the second hand is introduced, as a guiding hand, however, does very little on the power and spin of the ball. All the power and sping comes from the hand at the back of the ball.

Passing key Coaching points;

Grip: 10 points of contact on the ball, all fingertips, one hand at the back of the ball other at the front, gripping the seam of the ball can make this easier.

Pass: Power is generated from the hand at the back of the ball, the front hand is just for guidance, the ball should roll of the fingertips (this should generate the spin, DO NOT FORCE IT).

Finish: Hands should finish pointing at the target - this ensures accuracy.

To quickly get the ball away;

- Ensure hands are up and out in front of you when receiving the catch.

- Catch the ball early, and keep the ball off the chest.

- Make sure you turn your head and have a line of sight with the player they are passing too.

- Finish with hands pointed at the target.

Passing Technique Progression

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1. Square on: one hand Stand square on, in your partners pass the ball back and forth no more than 5m away from eachother, rember use 1 hand and start with ball on hip. 2. Side on: one hand Same again but no stand side on. 3. One step: two hands Same distance apart, introduce the second hand and take a step and pass try to do 10 off each hand.

Passing Technique Progression

DESCRIPTION

1. Square on: one hand Stand square on, in your partners pass the ball back and forth no more than 5m away from eachother, rember use 1 hand and start with ball on hip. 2. Side on: one hand Same again but no stand side on. 3. One step: two hands Same distance apart, introduce the second hand and take a step and pass try to do 10 off each hand.