When I want my soccer players to think about passing and movement, I instruct them to pass the ball one way and move in another direction.
When I want my soccer players to think about passing and movement, I instruct them to pass the ball one way and move in another direction. It means they have to think about co-ordination and this advanced soccer skill becomes second nature in matches.
This soccer coaching drill also allows your players to think about where they are moving to as they control and pass the ball. It helps young players perfect the weight and accuracy of the pass while on the move and as they look for a player to pass to.
Soccer drill set up
How to play the soccer drill
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If you change the soccer drill so players only have one touch, it makes the session much harder and much faster. See how long they can keep it going with just one touch – this needs a lot of concentration and timing and weight of pass needs to be accurate or it won’t work.
End with a small-sided game and look for skills the players have learned in this soccer coaching session.
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