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In this warm up the idea is for players to pass and control the ball with speed and accuracy focusing on player movement and player position.
Coaching Objectives
- Good first touch to keep ball moving
- Create passing lines
- Body shape to receive ball on back foot
- Try to make diagonal passes as during a match if players use diagonal passing it is more difficult to defend
- Left and right feet should be in action
- Look for one touch passing but if the player needs an extra touch allow it
- Keep control of the speed of the ball, – look for a good tempo to the passing. Losing control of the speed makes it harder to control and can lead to loss of possession
- Good passes are on the ground not up in the air or bouncing along
- Try using different numbers of balls to make the drill harder
Drill Setup
- 25 minutes Mins
- 4+ Players
- 12 x 10 y
What the Players Do
Player 1 begins the exercise with a small touch so that he can then make a pass with a moving ball. Player 1 focuses on the movement of player 2 before passing the ball. Player 3 moves in…Continue Reading For Free
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