Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Number passing

Screen 1

Number passing:

Set up: 2 groups, each team with a ball, grid (30yds x 30yds)

Instructions:

each player from both teams is assigned a number from 1-5

players pass to their teammate in a sequence (1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, 5-1 etc.)

team that is making the most passes within 90 sec. wins

two touch passing

Variation:

players must run around the nearest cone after completing a pass

reverse sequence (5-4, 4-3, 3-2 etc.)

limit number of touches

add a second ball for each team

passing pattern: short short long

4v4 + 4 keep away

Coaching Points:

weight of pass

accuracy

vision

timing of pass

teams move around grid constantly

importance of first touch to control and prepare ball