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Through the cones passing Pass...

With one ball between two players have to try and pass the ball through the goals 10 times, without making a mistake. You can run this as a competition between pairs or simply use it as a challenge to get players to focus on their passing accuracy.

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Pass and Move Passing and Rece...

Set up a 3 vs. 3 game in a quarter of the pitch. Each team elects a goalkeeper. This player is allowed to use their hands in the defensive end zone. They are not allowed to stay inside the defensive area and must also go forward as an outfield player during attacks on the opposing goal. A team must make at least 2 passes before they can shoot on goal. Award 3 points for every successful pass and 5 points for every goal. The first team to 21 points wins.

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The Diagonal Pass Passing and ...

Players work in pairs, with one ball per pair. The first player makes a square pass across the grid to their partner before running onto the cone ahead.Their partner then plays a pass diagonally across the grid back to their partner who is looking to run onto the ball. The player who started the drill then plays square across the grid again to their partner running onto the ball.The players work their way up to the top of the grid.

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instep pass Passing and Receiv...

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Passing by Numbers Passing and...

Players number themselves from one-eight (or as many numbers as there are players). Players must then pass in numerical order. Although they can attempt to memorise the passing order it's far more beneficial if the players call out and communicate to one another. So once player two has the ball, player 3 should be calling the receive the pass.

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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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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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3 Man Pass and Run Passing and...

Players pass and then move to find an empty cone. Players should take 1 touch. With bigger numbers in your training session you can increase the number of cones and the number of balls accordingly.

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3 man weave Passing and Receiv...

3 players run down the pitch, passing and interchanging to finish with a shot at goal. Player in the middle starts with the ball. They pass the ball to one of the outside players and overlaps around them. The second player passes the ball to the player on the other side and overlaps around them. Each player receives the ball from the same player every time and they should overlap around the player they pass to. 

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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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Corner Passing Drill Passing a...

Ratio of 1 ball to 3 players. Players with the ball are put on the outside of the grid. The other players pair up inside the grid and choose 1 person as the attacker and 1 person as the defender. The attacking player must get free from their defender, receive the ball from any support player and play it back without losing possession.

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Warmup Instep Pass Passing and...

Players between two cones jogging on the spot. Play a flat pass between the cones to the other player, side footed.

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Triangle Drill Passing and Rec...

The first player at Cone 1 passes the ball to Cone 2, then performs quick feet through the rope ladder, cones or over the hurdles, before sprinting to the pole and joining the queue at the next cone. The player at Cone 2 does the same and this continues around the triangle.

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Static passing through legs Pa...

Player get into groups of 3 with one ball. two players pass to each other through the legs of the 3 player in the middle who stands feet apart facing the player with the ball. Swap after each minute. Repeat practice using both feet.

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Score a try! Conditioned games...

This fun passing and moving game can be explained in two words - Football Rugby.In order to score a point players must stop the ball in the opposition's try area.To begin with, to encourage passing and moving, this should be done by passing the ball to another player who controls and stops the ball inside the area.

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2 touch 3's Passing Passing an...

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. Players always take 2 touches, the ball is moved from one end, into the middle man and then to the other end before the sequence is repeated from the other side.

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Attacking Soft Targets Passing...

Create 5 x 5 yard squares in corners of the grid. Play 4 v 4.<br />The red team has possession of the ball. The object of the game is to play the ball into one of the two attacking boxes for a player to run into and control the ball with the sole of the foot. The play is conditioned to encourage one touch passing and switching play. The red team is attacking to the right side of the diagram.

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One Touch Passing Passing and ...

Players are 10 metres apart facing each other.<br>Player 1 starts with the ball.<br>Player 1 rolls the ball to player 2 who passes the ball back with instep using 1 touch.<br>After 10 repetitions swap roles.

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Passing and Receiving Passing ...

Progression from practice f5110a.<br><br>Progressions:<br><b>-</b>Return with one then two touches.<br><b>-</b>Receive with outside of the foot, inside of the foot, left only etc.<br><b>-</b>Return ball out of the air.<Br><b>-</b>Receive, do a dribble, move then return.<br><b>-</b>Receive, turn and find a different target.

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Loop overlap and shoot Passing...

The first player plays a one-two pass with player 2, who passes back in front of player 1's looping run. Player 1 then dribbles with the ball either to the half-way line or the by-line where they then: either pass to player 3 on the half-way line who then dribbles to the outside of the 16 yard box and shoot or cross the ball into the box for the attacking player to attack.

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Pass and Move Between Cones Pa...

2 players with 1 ball players stand behind their 2 cones. Players have to take the ball wide of one of the cones to then try and score a goal by passing the ball through the 2 cones of the other player who on receiving the ball takes it wide of the their cones to pass the ball back.

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Reverse Pass Passing and Recei...

Players are in pairs. <BR>Player 2 starts with the ball, they dribble the ball in a diagonal line to the opposite cone. <BR>Player 1 make a diagonal run towards the opposite cone. <BR>As the player with the ball reaches the cone they play a reverse ball to their partner.

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Instep Pass Passing and Receiv...

Players start 10 metres apart in 2 lines facing each other. 1 ball per pair. Get the players passing to each other using the instep pass.

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2v1 Functional Play Passing an...

Player 1 starts with the ball. The ball is played in with pace to the feet of player 2. As the ball is played in player 2 moves to the ball, and with their first touch aim to bring the ball inside and round the defender. The same can be done on the outside towards the touch line.

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Box Passing Passing and Receiv...

Players must use their first touch to play the ball either to the left or the right of their square. As soon as they have done this they must then aim to pass the ball through the middle grid and into their partner's square. Their partner must then use their first touch to guide the ball slightly out of their own grid to play the return pass back.

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Kabadi Passing and Receiving -...

2 teams. Each team has their own area in which they keep possession by passing the ball around. The other team can send one player across to try and win the ball for their side. If they manage to win possession the roles reverse and the other team passes the ball inside their own area. The winning team is the first team to put 10 passes together without losing the ball.

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Long ball relay Passing and Re...

Passing pattern: The ball starts with the player near the corner flag who passes up the line to the next player. the next player must them play a long ball (lofted or driven) the opposite corner player. That player must then control the ball and then pass to the center player who then dribbles back to the start point.

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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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i currently run a u13 boy footballs team. What would?

i currently run a u13 boy footballs team. What would be a good drill to get the players to shut the ball down.Because my defenders seem to stand back and let them shoot thanks dennis

dennis Coach, England

hello ive got a under 10s team im trying to make them?

hello ive got a under 10s team im trying to make them pass and move and get the player who has the ball support we are playing seven a side at the moment i play 3-2-1

gavin prince Coach, England

Hi Guys, Looking To Improve on Passing, Limited Time...?

Hi Guys, Looking To Improve on Passing, Limited Time... Anyone got any session Plans they could send over? Reagrds

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Is it possible to search for drills/sessions by age group?

I am possibly missing something obvious but when I search for Under 8s (or varations of) I get little back. Thanks

Adam Barrow Coach, England

Getting your team to communicate on the field

I coach a high school team and I'm having a hard time reinforcing the habit of regular communication on the field between the players. Does any one have any drill ideas to help reinforce the importance of talking on the field?

Chad Bruns Coach, United States of America

Passing

Hi, I'm a 16 year old hoping to get into coaching in the future, I currently coach an u8s grassroots team, I'd like to know how I could stop all of them running after the ball and teach them to stay in their positions, while also passing the ball across and making more room and options. Am I asking too much from 8 year olds?

Gwion Davies Coach, Wales

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