Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Diagonal Passes - 24.06.25

Individual Specific (10 min)

Organisation:

Set up two identical rows of cones. In each row, place a blue and red cone adjacent to each other and 2m apart. Diagonal to the red cone, place another red cone about 2m away. The two rows need to be about 5m apart. Position a player at each of the blue cones in each row.

Explanation:

The player at the top of each row starts by dribbling into a position to open up a passing lane between the two red cones. The player at the blue cone moves into the space so that they are parallel to the second blue cones. As they arrive into the space, the first player plays a diagonal pass to them. Continue pattern up and down the grid.

So Change It:

N/A - activation.

Team Task:

Can we weight our diagonal passes so our team mate can receive in stride?

Coaching Points:

• Can we time/curve our runs to remain in motion whilst running in behind?

• Can we accurately weight our passes so our teammate can take the ball in stride?

Game Specific (20 minutes)

Organisation:

30by30 area with two mini goals at each end. Group divided into 3 teams.

Blue and red play a 4v4 centrally with a bouncer on each end.

Explanation:

Unrestricted 4v4+4 game small game. Teams attacking pre set goals. Rotate teams periodically.

So Change It:

Remove end bouncers and move them centrally.

Team Task:

Can we use diagonal passes to break the defensive line?

Coaching Points:

• Can we use our neutral players to create diagonal passing patterns?

• Can we move off the ball into space to be a passing option?

• Can we assure accurate passing to execute the diagonal passes successfully?