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Left To Right pass Passing and...

Using a square 5x5m, players in pairs run with the ball along one side and pass the ball from left to right by pulling the ball back and moving their feet around the ball to pass. Get players to use both their weaker and stronger feet to pass.

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First touch with instep of foo...

Put the players in pairs with one ball between 2 The players should try and pass the ball slightly wide of each other. The receiving player has to play the ball with the inside of their non kicking foot across their body own body with their first touch and then kick the ball back to the other player with their strong foot.

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Right to left pass Passing and...

Using 4 cones set out in a square 5m x 5m. Players in pairs run alon the length of one side and pass the ball from righ to left on the move to the other player who receives the ball with their left foot. then turn and run back to the cone they started from to pass the ball right to left back to the other player (with the right foot).

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World Cup Control Passing and ...

Group in pairs. One ball between the pair. Repeat in 5 other areas for a total of 12 players.Player 1 passes the ball across the area to player 2, who must control the ball with the inside of his foot. Player 2 then passes the ball back across the area. Player 1 repeats the practice. The object of the game is to roll the ball over the end line with out the opposing player stopping it. To score a goal, the ball must travel below waist height. Each player should pick his favorite national team and represent that country. The first country to score 5 goals wins the World Cup.Progression: If you pass the ball back first time and score, you get 2 goals.

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Beat the Runner Passing and Re...

Group in pairs. One ball between the pair. Repeat in 5 other areas for a total of 12 players.Player 2 passes the ball across the area to player 1. Player 2 then runs immediately around the cone and back to his starting position. Player 1 must control the ball, then pass it back using the inside of his foot, attempting to pass the ball over the far end line before player 2 gets back into position. A goal is scored if the ball goes over the end line travelling along the ground. Repeat and rotate.

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First touch set up - Outside o...

Working with one ball between 2 players pass the ball to each other. When they receive the ball the player should try and control the ball with the outside of their foot, using their first touch to push the ball slightly in front and wide into space, for the player to follow and then play to their partner. After each pass players should run back to the same spot to receive the ball.

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2 Steps Forward, One Step Back...

Player takes 2 footed calf springs along the ladder. He jumps forward two rungs, and then back one, all the way to the end

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Drag Back Take Away Passing an...

Fake the pass. Stop striking foot with sole on top of the ball. Turn on the foot planted on the ground. At the same time drag the ball backwards with the foot on the ball.

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Cruyff Cut Back 1 v 1 skills -...

Plant the standing leg to the side of the ball, bring the kicking leg back and then forward, as if kicking the ball. Using the inside of the "kicking foot", drag the ball backwards and accelerate into the space behind.

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Throw and Volley Passing and R...

GK1 Starts with ball in same stance and throws ball to GK2. GK2 side foot volleys the ball back into the hand of GK1.The server and GK swith sides and join the back of the opposing line. Can be done with a larger of number of goalkeepers or works as well in pairs.

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First touch with outside of ki...

Put the players in pairs with one ball between 2 the players should try and pass the ball straight to each other. The receiving player has to play the ball with the outside of the kicking foot to play the ball into a space, to step and kick the ball back to the other player.

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Football: Keep your shape - Sh...

Players pass the ball to each other while keeping shape and moving along the pitch from one side to the other and back.

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Driven pass - with laces Techn...

Use your laces to drive through the ball, keeping the ball on the ground to quickly get the ball from A to B. To keep the ball down ensure your knee is over the ball as you strike it and don't lean back. Strike the centre of the ball with the laces (instep), with the toes pointing downwards. Follow through with the kicking leg to increase power.

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Turning with kicking foot Tech...

Put the players in groups of 3. The players on the outside receive the ball and pass it back to the player in the middle. The player in the middle receives the ball and turns to pass the ball on to the player on the opposite side.

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Suicides - Speed Endurance Agi...

Set up to the side, using the pitch markings as an indicator of where to place your cones (on the touchline, in line with the 6 yard box, penalty spot and baseline).On hearing your whistle players sprint as fast as they can to the first line and touch the ground with their hand before quickly changing direction and running back to the touchline.Repeat to the next line.Finish the suicide by running as fast as you can to the furthest cone, touch the line and run back to your original starting point.

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Pass Race Agility - Soccer Dri...

Set up with 3 gates spread out as shown. 1 ball in front of each gate.They race through the area (zig-zagging) passing their balls in between the cones (1 point for every successful pass).Upon completing the passes they take 1 of the balls at the end and dribble it back through the starting area, 1 player back gets the bonus point.

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Passes in 3s - middle man move...

Set up as shown with 2 cones (the disatance of which between can be modified depending on ability or challenge you want to set your players).1 player on each cone and 1 player in the middle, 1 ball between the 3.Play starts with 1 end player playing a 1,2 with the middle player and then playing a pass long to the other end player.Middle player should move towards the end player he passes to and then quickly accelerate with the pass on that player to get to a new position to repeat the sequence with the other end player.

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Zig-Zag Dribbling - Football D...

Set up cones in a zig-zag formation. Groups of 6 are stationed on the endline. 1 ball per group. The dribblers move up, then back down the cones performing inside and outside of the foot turns to get back to their team. Inside of the foot, chop on the way up, outside hook on the way down. Make it a race between the groups.

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Switching the play Passing and...

Players work in groups of 4 (see progression).Player 1 starts with the ball then passes out wide. Player 2 receives the ball dribbles forward then checks back and plays the ball to player 1 who switches the ball to player 3. Keep repeating this sequence.

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Instep pass Technique video - ...

Taking only one step before striking the ball, players should pass using the instep of both their feet - left and right.

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Pass Around The Corner Passing...

Set up a square roughly 10m x 10m.Have a few players at each corner.A Player (1) from one corner runs clockwise around the square with a ball; halfway to the next corner they pass to the Player (2) at this corner. Player 2 passes immediately back to the Player 1 and starts running clockwise to the next corner.Player 1 passes the ball on to the Player (3) at the corner in front of Player 2. Player 3 then passes to Player 2 and starts running.Player 2 passes to Player 4, who passes to Player 3 who is running towards them. Play moves clockwise, allowing each player to have a few turns.Then play anti-clockwise.

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Dribble & Pass Passing and Rec...

Set up a square roughly 10m x 10m.Have a few players at each corner.In 2 of the corners (diagonal) a player starts with a ball. They run clockwise around the square, when they get halfway to the next corner they pass the ball to a player there.In this way the ball continually is passed clockwise around the square.Once each player has passed a few times switch to anti-clockwise.

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Dribble, Pass, Run and Relay A...

Great for warm ups. Players dribble through the cones, pass to the waiting player at the end of the cones and then run back to touch the first red cone. They then turn and sprint back inside the red square where they play a quick one-two. After this they run back towards the start line, looking to run onto the weighted pass from the blue player. The next player then goes.

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Turning with non kicking foot ...

Put the players in groups of 3. The players on the outside receive the ball and pass it back to the player in the middle. The player in the middle receives the ball and turns to pass the ball on to the player on the opposite side.

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Thigh Control - Stage 3 Passin...

In pairs one player throws the ball to the other player who cushions and receives the ball with their thigh before playing the ball back on the half volley.

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Unopposed control Passing and ...

Objective: To successfully use different surfaces to control the ball in an unopposed practice.Detail:Mark out a 20 x 20 area.Split the players into pairs.Players then spread around the outside of the area with their partner on the inside.To begin, players are stationary and play two touch by controlling the ball before passing back.Players remain stationary whilst working on control and aerial control (chest, thigh, head).Get in line with the ball.Select an appropriate controlling surface.Show surface to control the ball.Withdraw surface to reduce impact.Angle of body to turn.

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Throw in - Receive and Return ...

Players start on the touchline and side-step quickly inside the pitch towards the blue cone. When they reach the cone the red players should be ready to throw the ball to either the player's heads or chests. Depending on the feed players should either head the ball straight back to the feeder's feet or control and then play the return pass. The red player then plays a wide pass for the blue player to run onto. Once the blue player has run onto the pass they join the back of the feeders' line and the red player runs to the start line.

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Receiving with the chest Passi...

In pairs one player throws and catches the ball the other player receives the ball with his chest and plays the ball back on the volley

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Driven pass - with instep Tech...

Use your instep to drive through the ball, keeping the ball on the ground to quickly get the ball from A to B. To keep the ball down ensure your knee is over the ball as you strike it and don't lean back. Strike the centre of the ball with the instep, with the toes pointing downwards. Follow through with the kicking leg to increase power.

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Does anyone have any tips / advice or good drills that can help improve first touch for under 12's age group? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

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The Right Weight of Pass Drills for U8 Boys

Are there any drills I could use to help my U8 team learn to use the right weight of pass in the right situation. They have the ability to see the pass but often either under hit or over hit the ball. Thanks Lee

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How do I get my keeper to kick hi and longer goal kicks. Thanks Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

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