Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Overlapping Runs & Passing Accuracy

Overlapping Runs & Passing Accuracy (15 mins)

Objective: Accurate and properly paced passing. Movement to space and switching positions to create passing opportunities.

Set up: Place cones A, B, C as shown with a 5x5 target box in the corner. Work both sides

Progression:

1. Player A plays to Player B and begins an overlapping run in behind Player B towards the corner.

2. Player B lays off to Player C and begins an attack run in behind Player C and towards goal.

3. Player C plays the ball through the "gate" for Player A to run onto and shifts to position B.

4. Player A on receipt dribbles past gate and passes the ball through "gate" in for Player B who finishes.

Rotation: Player A proceeds to position C and Player B goes to back of position A line.

Coaching points:

a. On toes to be ready to receive pass

b. Proper movement to receive pass

c. Shoulder check

d. Weight and accuracy of pass

e. Pace and position of cross

f. Accuracy over power on finish

g. Timing of runs