Numbers Passing

All players with ONLY a single ball for the entire group in a 25 (30) x 25( 30) size grid (adjust for age and player number) Number each player 1-x (depending on number of players on your team) Have all players start a walk in any direction within the grid.  Everyone should be going in all different directions and spread out Coach pass’s in first ball to player 1 1 passes to 2, 2 passes to 3, 3 passes to 4 ect ect Last numbered person passes back to 1 Focus on proper technique passing and receiving pass Add in a second soccer ball and increase speed as players get used to it. Eventually progress to an easy jog (just above a walk speed) Have them go in reverse order 4 to 3, 3 to 2, 2 to 1 *Variations* There are a lot of variation for this drill available that can be incorporated depending on age and skill level of team Add in second, third, or even 4th ball as players get comfortable with passing, trapping and moving Incorporate a dribble move before passing Have them play it in the air for live chest and thigh trapping work Have them hold the ball and practice controlled volleys to teammates One touch or two touch passing Sprints/or side to side movement post pass Opening up body and hips pre or post pass