Pass and Move Drill

DESCRIPTION

This drills is a progression on the pass and move box drill, that looks for the player to move out to receive the ball and then move to be wide option after passing the ball.    This drill can be done with 5-7 players (more can be accomodated by increasing the size of the box.

Each player received numbers from 1 to the number of players in the group.

To start all players except player #1 start by the centre cone.

1. Player #2 makes a run to the next cone,  When they arrive in the space behind the cone they will need to open up and call for the ball.
2. Player #1 makes the pass to player #2 and then makes a run into the centre.
3. As the ball is moving to player #2, player #3 will make a run to spot behind the next cone, open up to receive the ball and call for the ball.
4. Step 2-3 are repeated for each successive player.

Progressions:

• Limit the receiver to two touches before they pass
• Limit which surface of the foot to use to take the first touch (inside, outside and sole)
• Receiving player must anticipate and get to the spot before the ball gets to the passer allowing for 1 touch passing.

COACHING POINTS

The main focus of the drills it have the players understand the trigger for moving without the ball.  As the ball is moving each players should me looking to be in a position to receive the ball.

Key items to focus on:

• Quality of the first touch.  Which foot to use, move the ball around the cone(defender) and open up for a pass to the next player.
• Quality of the Pass.  It should be on the ground and have the correct weight and location for the receiver to control.
• Body Shape of the receiver to allow the for pass
• Moving to support as the receiver gets the ball.
• Communicating to the receiver to pass.
• Moving with pass to your receiving progression