Passing Square

Description

Four groups of players on the corners of a square pass and follow their pass. Develops passing accuracy, movement off the ball, and timing of runs. The ball circulates around the square while players rotate positions.

Setup

Set up a 15x15 yard square with cones at each corner. Split players into 4 equal groups, one group at each corner. One ball starts at one corner. Player passes and runs to the next cone (clockwise or counterclockwise).

Coaching Points

• +Pass to the player's front foot so they can play forward
• +Start your run as you pass — do not wait to see it arrive
• +Check your shoulder before receiving to know what is around you
• +Accelerate through the run, do not jog to the next cone

Progressions

1. 1.Add a second ball going the opposite direction
2. 2.One-touch passing only
3. 3.Add a central player who plays a wall pass before the ball continues
4. 4.Play with two touches max — first touch sets, second touch passes

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Skills