Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Passing Drill

Build 1 (5 mins)

Set up

6 cones... and two lines

width between 15 yards across

then 15 yards long x 2

One player on cones B and C

Three/four players on cones A and D

Balls at A and D

Runs for 5/6 mins.

Build

Ball played by A and D into B and C

B steps away from cone to make open body angle

Takes one touch and passes ball into next player at D

Player D has done same into C at same time

Player always follows pass - 3/4 pace (not a jog)

Two or three balls in drill will work, which increases tempo

Build 3 (5 mins)

Set up

6 cones... and two lines

width between 15 yards across

then 15 yards long x 2

One player on cones B and C

Three/four players on cones A and D

Balls at A and D

Runs for 5/6 mins.

Build

Ball played by A and D into B and C

B drops short and lays ball of to A

A steps forward and plays crossfield pass to D

B turns sharply and makes diagonal run to D

D then lays off a short pass for 1:2 from B who has made diagonal run

Same is happening concurrently going other way

Player always follows pass - 3/4 pace (not a jog)

Two or three balls in drill will work, which increases tempo