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Top5SoccerSessionsToImprovePassing

1.WALLPASSIN3S

Dimensions: Two cones 15 yards apart (adjust

depending on ability) with a line of cones half way
between the two

How to: Have a player stand on each cone with a player

in the middle. The objective is to complete a wall pass
around the cones and play a pass to the opposite end.
The line of cones is to show a defenders range of
motion. The player with the ball plays a pass into the
player by the cones and moves wide to receive a return
pass past the defender, the move is completed by
passing to the player on the opposite side, the player
follows their pass and joins the other line.
Rotate the midelder every few minutes.

Coaching Points: Make positive runs, after passing to

the player in the middle move quickly to receive a return
Notes: pass, be careful not to overrun the play though, this
could be the difference between and offside call and a
goal.
The midelder has to be ready to move to either side to
make the wall pass with their team mate.
Communication between passer and receiver is very
important.

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2.PASSANDMOVETOFREECONE

Dimensions: 10 x 10 Yard Square with a cone in the

middle. Use 5 cones in total, the area should look like
a 5 on a dice. Set up more areas to accommodate
more players. Have 4 players per 5 coned areas.
There always needs to be one cone free.
Adjust the dimensions depending on the outcome you
want. A large area will mean more movement and be
more physically demanding. A smaller area will make
for quicker thinking and sharper movement.

How to: Each area has one ball, the player with the ball
can pass to anyone in their area, once they have
played a pass to feet, the person who passed the ball
must move to the free cone. The player who now has
the ball must look for another pass and then move to
the new free cone

Notes: Coaching Points: Stress good passing and quick

movement; try to stay alert to the changes in space so
you can know where you are moving to even before
you have played your pass.

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3.SWITCHINGPLAY

Dimensions: 40 x 30 yard area played width ways. Two coned

off channels placed 10 yards in on either side (the eld will be
separated into three 10 x 45 yard sections)
Two teams of attackers split evenly into the two outside
channels, the defending team are placed in the middle section
(two or 3 defenders max, we are still trying to encourage
success from the team in possession)

How to: Players must stay within their channels. The team in
possession must attempt to work an opportunity to pass
through to their team mates in the other section. Points are
scored each time the ball passes successfully to the other
side.

Coaching Points: Try to pass the ball on the ground through

the players. Move the ball quickly to create gaps in the
defence, exploit the areas when they are available.
Be patient, dont try and force a pass that isnt available. Build
play by using your team mates.
Progressions: When playing with even numbers in each
Notes: channel (6v3) the group responsible for losing the ball
switches with the defending team.
Team competition: 2 minutes to make as many through passes
as possible, each team gets an opportunity to be the
defensive team and protect their total.

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4.LINKUPPLAY

Dimensions: 25 x 25 yard square. Half of the players

spread out around the outside of the area. The remaining
players remain inside the area each with a ball at their
feet.

How to: Players on the inside must dribble around

looking for a free player on the outside and pass to
them, the player on the outside must now look to make
a 1-2 with the player in the middle bringing themselves
into play and moving the person who was in the middle
to the outside.
There are three passes in total.
When the sequence is complete and the person on the
outside now occupies the ball in the middle the drill
continues.

Coaching Points: Create an angle; the pairs should look

Notes: to create a triangle when they pass. Exaggerate the
angle by stepping off to the side after the rst pass, this
will allow you to open your body for the return ball and
complete the move easily with a comfortable pass in
front of your team mate.
Work together, look after your pass- Ensure passes are
not only accurate, but weighted well.

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5.SPLITTINGDEFENDERS

Dimensions: 12 x 12 Yard coned square, 6 players per

square split into three teams of two. (Distinguish teams
clearly using coloured bibs)

How to: One team of two starts in the middle of the square
as defenders, the other two teams work together around
the outside of the area creating a 4v2 scenario.
Defenders cannot leave the square, their goal is to
intercept passes.
Passing teams must attempt to move the ball quickly
around the outside, their objective is to pass the soccer
ball through the middle of the two defenders, splitting
them. Points are scored each time they successfully split
the defenders.
If the defenders win the ball back, the team that lost the
ball become the defenders in place of the current
defenders.
Notes: Coaching Points: Play with your head up. If the pass isnt
there to be played then be patient, dont force the play
Encourage off the ball movement. Be a passing option.
Move the soccer ball quickly. Take advantage of poor
defensive form created when a defender is drawn to a
certain area.

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