Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Diamond Passing Drill (Various Combos)

Animation 1 (20 mins)

Set Up: 10 players minimum Diamond array of cones with single manikin in centre. End with 2 balls working at same time

Organisation:  Players at 1 and 4 start with a passing to the players who show from 2 and 5 at the manikin. A bounce pass is played before playing to the player to their right at 3 and 6 respectively. Players at 3 and 6 drive with the ball to stations 1 and 4 to begin the next circuit. Once a move is completed players always move to the next station in order from 1 to 6

Coaching Points: Passing quality (accuracy and weight) and quality movement off the manikin to receive. All passes are 2 touch except the bounce passes which are 1 touch. Play the ball to a position where it helps the player with the next pass. 

Progressions: If too hard, start with one ball only. Then change direction to go clockwise and use left foot. Make it a pass from 3 and 6 into 4 and 1 respectively, instead of a drive with the ball. Intro multiple multiple bounce passes to make more combinations and develop continuous play.