Players need to be controlling the ball with one touch then turning and making an accurate pass with the other foot. The foot should cushion the ball as it is in the air when it comes so that it does not bounce off the foot and go out of the box.

Players should try to finish by taking into account the goalkeeper's position and the best place to put the ball. Players should always be alert for rebounds and poor clearances.

Timing of the pass is key to how the player receives the ball whether a through ball for the player to run on to or a switch of play. Pay attention to the passes and the speed which the ball circulates at. Never lose control over the speed of the ball, speed up or slow down the ball’s speed.

Support is key and players should consider when to support from in front and when to support from behind and out wide. How does this change the way we pass into feet and into space.

Circle Possession | Passing Soccer Drills

This drill gives different angles of pass so that as the outside players move between the goal and the half-way line, there are more options to split the defence.

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Coaching Objectives

Coaching first touch needs lots of repetition of the problem passes that players receive during a match. Having the ability to control poor passes is key to keeping possession and winning games.

Things to look out for:

When we play a long pass, it must be played with speed.
If the pass is short, we should lay it off softly, in diagonal to help our teammate be able to step into his pass.
We should always try to play the ball to our teammate’s foot furthest away.
Always play the ball along the ground
Try to look around and scan the area before receiving the ball.

Drill Setup

2 x 4 Mins
8 Players
2 mini Goals
Centre y

What the Players Do

Play a 4v4. You need to play a 2v2 in the centre of the circle with the other 2 players on the outside in the attacking half of the pitch. The outside players can move between the goal and the halfway…

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