Written by Abbie Sadler
3 Team Passing
To maintain possession players need to be comfortable on the ball and aware of space and opponents, this practice will support players in adding this to their game.
Coaching Objectives
In this drill players will work on their passing and receiving skills unopposed before putting it in to practice in an opposed drill where they will be challenged to keep possession as a team.
A high amount of ball rolling time is also important so the players can maintain quality and allow the practice to have an element of transition.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 15 Players
- 15 Bibs
- 30x20 y
What the Players Do
Players split into 3 teams of 5. Each team have a ball each and begin the practice by passing and moving around the area. Encourage players to create space and try to pass…Support Play in Final Third
Understand when and how to support the player on the ball is crucial when trying to build up play and create goal scoring opportunities, in this drill players will get the opportunity to do just this.
Coaching Objectives
In this drill players will develop their movement on and around the ball to create space, break lines and be an option to receive. Players will also work on when and where to play the ball to create goal scoring opportunities.
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 16 Players
- 2 Goals
- 16 Bibs
- 50x40 y
What the Players Do
Teams and split 4v4 in central zone and 2v1 in end zones. Offsides included. Drill starts with the ball served into the central zone by the coach and receiving team…Support Play
Support play is key in keeping possession, in this drill players will learn how and when to support the player on the ball to gain advantage over their opponent.
Coaching Objectives
In this drill players will develop their ability to:
Understand the importance of a pivot behind and ahead of the ball to keep possession
Movement to create space to play forward and beyond
Different types of passes to break lines
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 9 Players
- 3 Goals
- 10 Bibs
- 20x30 y