Passing and Reaction 4Organisation Cones are used to mark players's positions. Three players are identified with different colors in the middle. Players in positions A and B are the servers and they stay in postition. Two players (C+C) in the same color as the servers are placed between the cones as shown.Players change positions and roles periodically. The distances of the cones have to be adequate to the given age-group. Set Up One of the server players (A) makes a one-two pass with all players. On the other side Player B and both Players C perform one touch passes in a triangle. When Player A performs a long pass between the middle players to the other sided server (B) and calls a color while the ball is moving to the other side. Players inside turn and move towards the other sided server. After the long pass Player B plays the ball to Player C who dribbles to the other side and makes a wall pass with his partner (other C) to play our the player running towards them. The command of Player A determines which inside player gets the ball from the server (B) at first. Then server (B) has to play all the other inside players. The two player C's perform one touch passes with Player A until Player B passes the ball back to player A and calls a color. Inside players turn into the direction of player A and move towards the server. Progression is the same. Coaching Points Heads up from the ball Vision - Open body position to be able to monitor the other side Univocal commands by the servers Orientation while ball is moving Awareness Quality of passes Quick feet movements Take care of extra balls Set Up Number of players: 7 Time: 10 - 20 min Equipment Small Cones: 8 Complex Soccer Passing Drill 2 Organisation This exercise can be played with different numbers of players from 12 to 20. An adequate sized circle is marked to draw the playing field for the outside players as shown. The number of inside players is approximately 20% of all of the players. In this case 4 inside players are placed into the middle of the circle, each of them with a ball. Players change their positions and roles continuously. Description In this passing progression there are three different variations. Players have to keep their concentration high all along the exercise. Changes and roles are determined in every variation. Set Up Exercise 1: A wall pass (5-6) against a passive defender is performed after a quick combination. Exercise 2: A wall pass is performed (4-5) against a passive defender after playing the ball (3) width. . Coaching Points Heads up from the ball before passing is vital Clear and accurate demonstration of the combinations Orientation and decision making Verbal and non-verbal communication Keep the ball on the ground Use both feet to pass and receive the ball Creating correct supporting angles Weight and angles of passes are vital Stop the exercise and correct mistakes when needed Do not stop the ball.Exercise 3: Lateral change of positions while playing with deep passes. keep the ball moving . Transverse Passing and Combinations .Filling Up Empty Space Organisation Three players are involved in this soccer passing drill. The key point of this session is that the players pass the ball inside to the empty space in front of the running player. Each group of three works to one direction and after reaching the end of the playing area they turn and perform the exercise to the other direction. Description Players execute the following combinations with a periodic and controlled rotation as shown. An improved level of concentration and well timed cooperation are needed from the players to perform these combinations. . After receiving the ball he goes out from the space immediately. Set Up . Exercise Coaching Points Heads up from the ball before passing is vital Clear and accurate demonstration of the combinations Timing and correct pace of passes.Receive . runs and supporting movements Receiving with a moderate intensity run Do not force the speed of the execution The supporting movements must be harmonized with the position of the ball Read the body language of the team-mates Verbal and non-verbal communication Restart the soccer passing drill calmly when ball is out Pass .Move Organisation .Turn . Players work in a group of four. Description The objective of this exercise is to play the ball diagonally with receiving the ball or with a one-two pass by opening the deep passing channel. Three players outside change positions continuously and the one in the middle is replaced periodically. Set Up . Four cones are placed to mark the positions and one pole is placed in the middle as shown. Outside players have to move to the empty space after the passing. Player in the middle receives or knocks the ball in angle to create a turning or deep passing opportunity and the ball could be played to the other side. The soccer drill is played with two balls. One of the outside players' (C) begins this session with a pass to the middle. Player D turns again (5) and passes (6) to the other direction to Player A.Variation 1: Player D receives the first pass (1) from Player A with a determined technique. Player D approaches to Player B who makes a pass (4) inside. After his pass (1) Player C runs to the empty space (2). turns off (2) the pole and delivers a sharp pass (3) to the other sided Player A. . After the pass (3) to Player A. Variation 2: Players change side with a one-two pass by opening the deep passing channel. Coaching Points Heads up from the ball Keep moving all the exercise Creating correct passing angles Receiving with different techniques Raise the intensity gradually and find the correct rhythm Use both feet to pass and receive the ball Keep the ball on the ground Perform the soccer exercise and all variations to both directionspassing Take care of extra balls Set Up Number of players: 4 Time: 10 .15 min . Then server (B) has to play all the other inside players. Progression is the same.Equipment Small Cones: 4 Sticks: 1 Passing and Reaction 3 Organisation Cones are used to mark players's positions. The distances of the cones have to be adequate to the given agegroup. This command determines which inside player the server (B) has to pass the ball to first. Players inside turn and move towards the other sided server. Three players are identified with different colors in the middle. Inside players turn into the direction of player A and move towards the server. Players change positions and roles. Players in positions A and B are the servers. Finally he passes the ball back to player A and calls a color. Description One of the server players (A) makes a one-two pass with all players in the middle and performs a long pass between them to the other sided server (B) and calls a color while the ball is moving to the other side. . Set up . Pass on the ground . Pass on the ground . .Lofted pass is performed and server has to try to pass it to the called inside player by the first touch. Inside players change their positions across as shown. . Coaching Points Heads up from the ball Use both feet to pass the ball Univocal commands by the servers Quick feet movements Awareness Orientation while ball is moving Quality of passes Take care of extra balls .Lofted pass is performed and server has to try to pass it to the called inside player by the first touch. 20 min Equipment Small Cones: 8 Vests: 3 Balls: 1 Creating Different Passing Angles Organisation Cones are arranged as shown. Players need to pay attention to the pace of passes and quick feet movements. Players work with one ball and they change position continuously. After a sharp pass players need to lay the ball softer to continue one touch passes. .Set Up Number of players: 5 Time: 10 . Description This soccer drill is executed by one-touch combinations. Technique of inside pass with locked ankle is basic requirement of this drill. Soccer Passing Drill Set Up . Variation 1 . Variation 2 Coaching Points Accuracy and weight of passes are vital Timing and correct angles of passes and movements Quick feet to react to close passes Use both feet to perform passes Lock the ankle Fast quick feet movements without the ball Keep the ball on the ground Heads up from the ball . so put more players there. One player should stand at the other cones and between the 4 sticks in the middle without the ball. Take care of extra balls Set Up Number of players: 5 Time: 10 . Starting position is 'A'.15 min Equipment Small Cones: 6 Balls: 1 Wall Passing and Rolling with Ball 2 Organisation Create a 15x15 meters square with cones and a smaller one with sticks as shown. Players change their positions continuously. Besides place 4 sticks in the middle of the area. Progression should be performed to both directions. . Soccer Passing Drill Set Up . Meanwhile 'C' passes round the stick and moves toward 'B'. During these combinations 'B' take his position in the middle of the area then moves toward 'E' to ask for the ball. After rolling with the ball 'C' towards it (8) to 'D' and performs a one-two (9-10) with him.The soccer passing drill starts by player 'A' makes a wall pass (1-2) with the approaching 'C' then performs a sharp pass (3) to 'B'. 'B' lays the ball back in angle (4) and turns around his cone to get the ball back (5) from 'A'. . 'C' steps for the ball in the right rhythm because he must receive 'B's ball (6) in front of the stick to spin (7) to the other direction. 'D' plays the ball (11) to 'E' who lays the ball back in angle (12) and turns around his cone to get the ball back (13) from 'D'. Timing and correct angles of passes and runs Cooperation between players Accuracy and weight of passes are vital Movements must be harmonized to the position of the ball Heads up before passing Use both feet to pass . After rolling with the ball 'B' towards it (16) to 'F' and the soccer passing drill continues the same way.'E' passes the ball (14) to 'B' and jogs to the starting position. outside of the foot behind the heel. etc. 'B' receives it in front of the stick to spin (15) to the other direction. Coaching Points Use different techniques to receive the ball: inside of the foot. 7 Time: 10 min Equipment Small Cones: 4 Balls: 1 Sticks: 8 Foundation of Fluid Playing Style 4 Organisation This soccer passing drill is performed with one ball. Players change their positions continuously in alphabetical order. This soccer passing exercise contains two variations. The player in the middle receives the ball by stepping out from the sticks. . Description Players perform different combinations. The emphasis is laid on receiving skills in different environment. Keep the ball on the ground Restart the soccer drill calmly after a mistake Take care of extra balls Set Up Number of players: 6 . Set Up . Variation 1: Player B plays (9) the ball to space to Player C. . Variation 1: . Coaching Points Accuracy and weight of passes are vital Receiving the balls in correct angle and lenght Players should use both feet to pass the ball Heads up from the ball before passing and receiving Harmonization of passes and movements Keep the ball on the ground Change pace with and without the ball Awareness . The direction of his receiving can be varied in different angles.Variation 2: Player C receives the ball and steps out from between the sticks. . Players change their positions continuously in alphabetical order by following their passes. Technical and tactical skills must be also considered when you size the soccer passing exercise. How to pass and move to perform the one-two pass correctly.9 Time: 10 .25 min Equipment Small Cones: 6 Sticks: 10 Wallpassing Round Organisation Sticks or mannequins are used to create passing channels and make the soccer passing drill match-like. Stop the passing exercise and correct mistakes when needed When ball is out restart the play calmly Set Up Number of players: 7 . Two variations can be seen. Distances of the positions and sticks-mannequins must be adequate to the age-group. Description In this soccer passing drill the emphasis on the cooperation in wallpassing situations. The soccer drill must be performed to both directions. Supporting movements without ball is very important. Set Up . .Variation 1: Wall passes are performed between the sticks and a long pass in space (16) to Player E. Player E accelerates and wallpasses (17-18) with the approaching Player B between the sticks. After the wall pass has been performed between Player C and D (12-13-14) Player D dribbles and makes a long pass (16) to space to the two stick. Coaching Points Accuracy of passing is imperative Help players' orientation with communication in the early stage Players should use both feet to pass the ball Correct timing and angles of supporting movements without the ball Forward thinking . In position A the next player must restart the soccer passing drill in the correct time so that the Player could be able to turn after the 18th pass to come and make the wall passes with the following Player B in the middle.Variation 2: Wall passes are performed between the sticks as shown. Description This soccer passing drill contains two variations.13 Foundation of Fluid Playing Style 3 Organisation 8 players are involved in this soccer passing drill. Sticks or mannequins can be placed in a various way. Players change their positions continuously following their passes.8 Time: 10 . Distances must be considered and created according to the age-group and the players' techniqual skills. Variation 1: Long penetrating passes and runs are prepared with two wall passes. Variation 2: Short passes and wall passes are prepared with a wall pass and a step in with ball. Cones are used to mark the players' positions and sticks or mannequins are played to draw passing channels. .20 min Equipment Balls: 5 Sticks: 11 . Changing pace with and without the ball Heads up from the ball before passing Try to find the best harmony and rhythm of the cooperation Stop the exercise and correct mistakes when needed When ball is out restart the play calmly Set Up Number of players: 6 . Set Up . Variation 1 . Variation 2 Coaching Points Accuracy and weight of passes are vital Help players' orientation with communication in the early stage Players should use both feet to pass the ball Correct timing and angles of supporting movements without the ball Harmonization of passes and movements Heads up from the ball while passing and creating passing channels Keep the ball on the ground Try to find the best harmony and rhythm of the cooperation . C to other sided A. B to C. The combinations of this soccer drill can be performed by raising the intensity gradually. Players change their positions continuously. Stop the exercise and correct mistakes when needed Set Up Number of players: 7 .20 min Equipment Small Cones: 8 Sticks: 15 Mannequins: 15 Continuous Combinations and Supporting Cooperations Organisation Players and equipment are arranged as shown. This soccer passing drill is performed with one ball. Description This soccer passing exercise requires a good quaility of passing technique and the high level of cognitive abilities. Distances of the players' position and the mannequins must be counted and planned according to the age-group and players technical skills. Sticks or mannequins are placed to draw the passing channels and stimulate the defenders' positions. . Changes are the followings: A to B.8 Time: 10 . Set Up . After the deep run the player has to support and create 2v1 situatins with the player with ball.This variation focuses on innervating the movements in deep after performing a wide pass (4). by performing a wall pass (7-8). . Coaching Points Raise the intesity gradually Help players' orientation with communication in the early stage Communications and awareness Keep the ball on the ground Correct body position and orientation Heads up from the ball while passing and creating passing channels Use both feet and all surface to pass the ball Try to find the best harmony and rhythm of the cooperation .In this variation players practise the same but they perform one more combinations after the deep run. Perform the soccer passing exercise to both directions. Players change their positions continuously after their passes and take the place of the player who they have passed to. After performing the variations encourage players to play the free chosen combinations as they want. . Description This soccer passing drill offers several variations of combinations to innervate the continuous movements and changes of players.Set Up Number of players: 5 .6 Time: 15 .25 min Intensity: 50-90 % Equipment Small Cones: 3 .4 Sticks: 9 Foundation of Fluid Playing Style 2 Organisation Equipment and players are arranged as shown. Set Up . .Foundation of Fluid Playing Style 1: This progression focuses on harmonization of receiving the ball and opening the deep passing channels by the receiving and dribbling. .Progression begins from P1. When P1 and P4 are not able to pass the ball directly after the lay back. they have to receive or dribble the ball to search the open passing channel and pass the ball with the best pace to front of P3 or P6. P3 approaches to ask for the ball and turns out performing a deep run into space. Players ask the ball approaching from P2 and P5 lays the ball back to P1 and P4 so they are able to pass it into deep in an open passing channel between the sticks or mannequins. 8) and run towards to open the passing channels. .P4 and P5 cooperate in the same way as well but the lay back of the ball is performed behind the movements of the approaching players as shown. P1 and P2 .In P3 and P6 positions the movements are the same. P2 and P5 come closer to ask for the first deep pass (2. These players have to try to find the best rhythm of run to receive the ball in an open passing channel. . ask for the ball and prepare their overlapping movements with a combination with P1 and P4.P3 and P6 approach. After that the soccer passing exercise continues in the same way with the combination of the former variation. performing correct supporting movements without the ball Heads up from the ball Players should use both feet to pass and dribble Raise the intensity gradually Open passing channels Forward thinking is essential Read the body language of the team-mates Verbal and non-verbal communication .Preparing and deep passing after a lay down of the incoming players. Coaching Points Cooperation between players. 20 min Intensity: 50-80 % Equipment Small Cones: 8 Balls: 1 Sticks: 4 .9 Time: 10 . Vary the combination play between the sticks or mannequins Stop the soccer passing exercise and correct mistakes when needed Set Up Number of players: 7 .