Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Passing Partners

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Set Up: Create 2x2 gates; as shown in image. Put players into groups of two with one ball. 

Instruction: Players start by passing the ball through the gate to their partner, two touches. One to control and one to pass. Do this for 1-2 minutes.

Players must now use both feet, one foot to receive and the other foot to pass; the same foot cannot receive and pass. 

After a few practice rounds you can have a race. First team to 10 passes wins.

Next have players receive the ball through the gate, touch it to either side and pass it back to their partner around the gate. Do this for 1-2 minutes then change who is receiving. After a few practice rounds you can have a race.  

Coaching Points

• Weight and accuracy of pass
• Where are your hips facing (the ball will go in the direction your hips face)
• Push the ball a little ahead when receive so you can step into your pass 
• Open shoulders and hips when receiving to touch the ball to either side.