Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Minhang Earthquakes

Technique

Objectives

Passing Technique

Open Reception

Movement out of shadow of defender

Organisation

- Split into groups of 3

- Two passing players on either side of receiving player in middle

- Receiving player in passing gate

- Drill starts by receiving player ‘backing out’ to either cone

- Passing player passes to the receiving player in the middle who then transfer ball to the player on opposite side

- Keep repeating, player in the middle should keep backing out to create passing angle

- If groups of 4, 2 players in the middle. Should move every time, passer has two options.

- Switch roles every 2-3 minutes

- Note: if tempo is slow play competition between sets, first to 10 passes etc.

Progression B

Add central cones to represent defenders shadow. Middle player should back out every time. Lose points if hit cones.

Progression C

Middle player can wall pass to switch positions at any time

Coaching Points

Receiving player should 'back out' to receive

High tempo movement, should be ready in position before the pass arrives

Emphasise 2 touch passing