Drill: Control firm passes while on the move

Purpose

Exercise to develop moving to the ball, to control and set for a quick pass and movement

	Drill area

Set Up

Use cones to mark out area
Distance between cones 20 - 25 meters.
Cones are placed in a zig zag formation
Supply of balls

Structure

Players are positioned on cones that are staggered so passing is zig zagged. The pass is driven along the floor and followed. The receiving player must adjust to control the ball in front of them, then pass and follow. Repeat through zig zag of cones. The last player plays a series of give and goes back to the start. Repeat.

Coaching Tips

On toes ready to receive the pass
Get in line with the ball
Control the ball out of the feet
Head up to assess passing options
Accurate pass
Follow pass

Progressions

Vary the distance between passers to vary the passing and control techniques

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