Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): U10 Ball mastery & Passing

Line Passing Combination

Set up: Start with 4 cones set along a side line about 10 yards apart.

split players in to groups of 4. 

The player on one of the far cones start with the ball. 

1. Player 1 passes into Player 2 who returns the ball back to player 1.

2. Player 1 then passes to Player 3 who returns the pass to Player 2.

3. Player 2 then passes to Player 4 who returns the pass to Player 3.

4. Player 3 then passes back to Player 4 who passes to Player 2.

5. The pattern is repeated as the players move in a straight line down the field.

6. Instruct the players to keep the same distance as much as possible when moving down field.

7. When a groups reach the other side of the field have them wait until all groups have completed.

8. Have the players repeat this pattern going to the other side of the field.

9. Repeat a few times to allow the players to warm-up and get into a rhythm.

Coaching PointsFocus on crisp clean passes with the right amount of pace.

Slightly lead the player so they receive the ball as they are advancing down the field.

 Communication is important so each player is aware of the next move.

4 corners

Set Up: Create four grids that are about 5x5 yard grids and set them about 40X40 yards apart on all sides. Split the group into two teams and put one team in an alternate colour. 

Instruct the teams to pass among their team to keep possession while attempting to score a point by passing the ball to a teammate that is inside one of the smaller grids. The teams can score in any of the corners, however, they cannot score in the same one 2 times in a row. 

Coaching PointsFocus on the weight and accuracy of the passing

Make sure players without the ball are supporting the player with the ball at all times 

Make sure the timing of the runs and timing of the pass are in sync.

Make sure players change the point of attack and are not forcing passes into congested areas