Football: Reacting to pass

Description

Set up in groups of 3 with a box approx 10x10

2 Players either end of the box start with a ball each

The players on the end take it in turns to pass the ball into the box anywhere they want

The player in the centre has to get to the ball and take 2 touches to get the ball back to the player then they turn and repeat the other side

Work for 60 seconds then swop

PROGRESSION

Both players with a ball stand on the same side. Each corner is numbered (or different colour cones can be used) and the pass into the middle and call out a number for the player to run to once they have passed the ball back

Coaching points

Quick reactions

Be ready to receive

Be on toes and ready to move and react to the pass

Passes MUST stay within the boxed area

Created by Marc, Football Coach, England