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1, 2, 3 Pass and Move

There are two triangles in this drill, both using the same top point player (player 5). Players in the top triangle pass in an anti-clockwise direction and players in the lower triangle pass in a clock-wise direction. Both pairs of players must use the middle player as their third passing option.

Passing and Receiving

Crazy Dribble Relay

Four groups are placed at four corners of the square. The two groups to one side of the square dribble the ball around the square in a clockwise fashion and the other two dribble the ball around the square in a anti-clockwise fashion. Keep going until all the team have been at least once.

Dribbling

Figure of 8

Close control dribbling with the ball. This practice is a good practice to set up as part of a skill circuit where the players pratice lots of variations of dribbling. Place the cones about 5 metres apart and ask the players to dribble around the cones in a figure of eight as fast as they can.

Dribbling

Square Ball

Four players stand behind each corner of a cone. Each player takes two touches. The ball is passed in a anti-clock wise manner. Every 3 or 4 passes the ball is switched.

Passing and Receiving

Step over drag turn - Stage 2

In this stage add the drag back of the ball.

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The Lone Ranger

On the coaches command, saddle up, the player stands over the back of their partner who is on all fours. On the command ride, the player jumps off, crawls through their partners legs and dribbles the ball around in a clockwise direction around the outside of the circle. When they get back to their partner they should go through their legs and then jump on their back to finish.

Dribbling

Thru Ball Pass in the Triangle

Number of players; 4, 1 ball per group.The ball is passed from player to player in any direction (clock or anti clock wise) . Players can play a thru ball at any time, this being a pass diagonally across the grid. Initially, players should yell 'thru ball' as they let the ball go.After a thru ball the players should change direction of the passing around the grid(clock or anti clock wise)

Passing and Receiving

Triangle Pass and Move

Players stand in a triangle formation, with an extra man stood behind the player on the ball. Players pass in a clockwise direction, following their pass.

Passing and Receiving

1st touch shooting Shooting - ...

Encouraging 1st time shooting by using the correct technique to take the shot early and finish from close range. Get your knee over the ball and use the pace of the ball to generate the power. By trying to strike the ball too hard, the likelihoood is the accuracy will be poor. Blue 1 plays ball into area and clue 2 moves in to shoot 1st time. Blue 2 goes to replace blue 1 and blue 1 runs around working area to take blue 2s place.<br /><br />

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Thru Ball Pass in the Triangle...

Number of players; 4, 1 ball per group.<br>The ball is passed from player to player in any direction (clock or anti clock wise) . Players can play a thru ball at any time, this being a pass diagonally across the grid. Initially, players should yell &apos;thru ball&apos; as they let the ball go.After a thru ball the players should change direction of the passing around the grid(clock or anti clock wise)

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3 man weave Passing and Receiv...

3 players run down the pitch, passing and interchanging to finish with a shot at goal. Player in the middle starts with the ball. They pass the ball to one of the outside players and overlaps around them. The second player passes the ball to the player on the other side and overlaps around them. Each player receives the ball from the same player every time and they should overlap around the player they pass to. 

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Football: Simple pass and foll...

Set out grids about 5 by 5m.Player by each cone with 2 players starting on the first cone (could be more depending on numbers). Player with the ball starts by passing the ball to the player on the next cone. (anti clock-wise to start with) with their right foot and controlling the ball with their left foot. after the ball has gone round 2 times switch by passing the ball round clock wise ( with left foot only and control with right foot)

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1, 2, 3 Pass and Move Passing ...

There are two triangles in this drill, both using the same top point player (player 5). Players in the top triangle pass in an anti-clockwise direction and players in the lower triangle pass in a clock-wise direction. Both pairs of players must use the middle player as their third passing option.

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Figure of 8 Dribbling - Footba...

Close control dribbling with the ball. This practice is a good practice to set up as part of a skill circuit where the players pratice lots of variations of dribbling. Place the cones about 5 metres apart and ask the players to dribble around the cones in a figure of eight as fast as they can.

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Square Ball Passing and Receiv...

Four players stand behind each corner of a cone. Each player takes two touches. The ball is passed in a anti-clock wise manner. Every 3 or 4 passes the ball is switched.

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3 Player Combination Passing a...

Set up as shown. The player in the middle starts with the ball. They play a diagonal ball into space so that the player to the right can run onto it. That player now plays a square ball to the player far left who plays a 1st time ball to the middle player.

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Football: 2 touch 3's Passing ...

Set up as shown with 2 cones (the disatance of which between can be modified depending on ability or challenge you want to set your players). 1 player on each cone and 1 player in the middle, 1 ball between the 3. Players always take 2 touches, the ball is moved from one end, into the middle man and then to the other end before the sequence is repeated from the other side.

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Football: Simple 2v1 Possessio...

2 players try and keep possession of the ball against 1 defender who has to put pressure on the player with the ball. Players passing should try and look in the opposite direction to their intended pass (not all the time).<br>Coaching Points:- <br>Use of dummies<br>Pass with all parts of both feet

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3 Man Pass and Run Passing and...

Players pass and then move to find an empty cone. Players should take 1 touch. With bigger numbers in your training session you can increase the number of cones and the number of balls accordingly.

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Football: 1-2 and cross - Spor...

Set up as shown. Player 1 starts with the ball in the middle of the field and plays a 1-2 pass with player 2 before passing out wide to player 3. At this point, players 1 and 2 run towards the penalty area, ready to receive a cross, while one of the defenders goes out wide to put pressure on the crosser. Player 3 will cross the ball into the box where players 1 and 2 will try to beat the defender to it and score.

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Triangle conditioning - Interi...

Set up a triangle as shown.3 players on the outside have a ball each and the player in the middle without a ball.Player in the middle receives a serve from one player on the outside and volleys it back to them using the interior of his feet.He then leaves the vicinity of the triangle before coming back and and receiving from another player.

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Beat the Runner Passing and Re...

Group in pairs. One ball between the pair. Repeat in 5 other areas for a total of 12 players.Player 2 passes the ball across the area to player 1. Player 2 then runs immediately around the cone and back to his starting position. Player 1 must control the ball, then pass it back using the inside of his foot, attempting to pass the ball over the far end line before player 2 gets back into position. A goal is scored if the ball goes over the end line travelling along the ground. Repeat and rotate.

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Floor Is Lava Co ordination - ...

Form a sqaure with players evenly split across the four cornersWorking diagnally players must look to dribble across, avoiding those also working across the squareThe more space they have the bigger toucher they can take

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Christmas Fitness & Shooting A...

A Christmas themed fun football drill for players.Set up as shown in diagram with cones in the shape of a Christmas tree.Players line up in 2 lines.On the whistle, players must run in the direction show on the diagram.First one to the ball, earns the right to shoot at the keeper.Split into 2 teams and keep score. Try to match players with similar agility.

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3 vs 1 Keep ball Possession - ...

Straight forward passing and moving drill with only two touches on the ball. The blue players off the ball can only receive the ball at one of the four cones in each corner of the area and the red player is trying to intercept the ball.

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Football: Triangle Conditionin...

Set up a triangle as shown.3 players on the outside have a ball each and the player in the middle without a ball.Player in the middle receives a serve from one player on the outside and controls with the chest before volleying it back to them using the interior or the laces of their feet.He then leaves the vicinity of the triangle before coming back and and receiving from another player.

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2v1 To A Goal Passing and Rece...

Set up as shown with two attackers and one defender, with the defender positioned closest to the goal. Attackers must look to pass the ball quickly  before dribbling it into the goal.

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10 Headers Heading - Football ...

Standing in pairs opposite each other the feeder throws the ball for their partner. The receiving player then heads the ball back into the feeder's hands.

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Square Drill Passing and Recei...

The first player passes the ball along the outside of the square, then sprints to the opposite corner. He can sell the mannequin a dummy on the way past or touch it and retreat two yards, before playing the foot and setting off on the sprint. The player who receives the pass takes a touch then passes the ball on and does the same.

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2 V 1 Conditioned games - Foot...

Set up 2 goals 10-15m apart. Divide in to 2 groups and line up either side of the goals.2 from one side and 1 from the other enter.The 2 must beat the defender and score

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Drills for holding up a ball to allow attacking phase to progress

does anyone have any drills for players holding up possession to either bring other players into the game or run the clock down?

Cooper Cooper Coach, England

What drills should I use for m...

What are some great drills to use during tryouts with 30 or more players for a JV high school team? I have two weeks to evaluate and choose my team. Thanks!

Michael C. Coach, United States of America

U13's Girls Pass and Movehow d...

U13's Girls Pass and Movehow do you bring spatial awareness into play so the players are not just passing to whoever they see, at times putting the receiving player in a no-win position

Steven Good Coach, Australia

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