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Pass and Receive
January 5, 2009 | Drills | Add a comment
Passing and receiving happens all the time in a game of soccer. So knowing how to do it successfully is important. This is a simple drill suitable for younger players but can be altered for older players as well.
Setup
Create small goals a few yards wide with cones in a straight line making sure there is space in between each goal. Players should pair up and each pair should have a ball and stand at their own goal. One player should stand on one side of the goal with the ball, while the other teammate should stand on the opposite side of the goal. They should face each other but be about 10 yards apart.
Instructions
Players with the ball should pass the ball through the goal to the teammates on the other side. Teammates should stop the ball first and then pass the ball through the goal back to the players.
Coaching Tips
Instruct players who are receiving a pass to stop the ball using the inside of the foot. The foot should be a little off the ground. The toe should be facing slightly upward and the heel should be facing slightly downward. Players should take their time passing and receiving. The goal in this drill is repetition, to get as many touches on the ball as possible.
Variations
Have players switch feet, making sure they use both the left and right foot when passing and receiving. Have players use both the inside and outside of the foot when passing and receiving. When players become comfortable with passing and receiving, increase the distance between teammates. Also, decrease the width of the goals making it more difficult to pass the ball successfully through.
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This can also be done as a solo practice if you can find a wall.
On January 6, 2009 Jake said
