Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Long Passing

Technical (5 mins)

Working in groups of 3. Player in the middle plays a short pass to the player on the outside who then plays a long pass to the opposite side. This player then plays a one two with the centre man before playing a long pass. Switch players' positions so everyone has a turn to play the long pass.

Coaching factors:

Get body in line with the ball to receive

Weight of the pass

Can you play a first time pass or do you need to take touches

Standing foot by the side of the ball

Drive through the ball

Select which part of the foot to play the ball with

Select what type of pass to play, driven or lofted?

Skill Progression (10 mins)

Progress skill session by allowing one defender into the end zone when that team has possession of the ball so the long pass is made quicker. If the defending team wins the ball then the team that lost possession becomes the defenders in the middle.

Coaching factors:

Use technical factors

Observe where the defenders are and where your team mates are

Create space to allow the pass to be made

What type of pass should be played

Importance of keeping possession

When should the pass be played