Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Passing Square
Description
I CAN receive the ball 'between the lines' of the opponents defence and midfield

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10 mins
Technical Passing Drill (12 x 12 yd box - 2 balls)
Variation 1 - Pass Set Pass
- Player A passes into player B, Player B sets the ball for player A to pass through to player C. Player A replaces B in the middle, player B follows pass and goes behind player C.
- Player A turns to face D.Player D passes into player A who sets and D passes into player E. Player A follows the ball and D remains in the centre. The sequence continues.
Variation 2 - Pass, Turn and Pass
Player A passes into player B, Player B receives on the half turn and passes to player C. Player A moves into the middle and player B goes behind player C.
- Player A turns to face D.Player D passes into player A who receives on the half turn and passes to player E. D moves into the middle and A moves behind E. The practise continues.
Variation 3 - Passers Choice
- The drill is performed the same as variation 1 and 2. The difference is that the passer must shout 'set' or 'turn' to direct the player in the middle.
Coaching Points
- Check shoulder before receiving the ball
- Check off the cone
- In variation 2 always receive with an open body
- Outside players move away from the cone to force central players to raise their head