Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Warm Up- Passing Gates

Screen 1

Equipment:

- 20 cones

-A soccer ball for each set of two players

Set Up:

- Create a 30 yard by 30 yard Square

- Create passing zones with cones, by setting cones 5 yards apart and spacing them throughout the square

Objective:

- Players are put in pairs and must make a pass using their instep through the gate

-Players have 30 second to complete a pass in each gate

- Players should count how many gates they complete each round

*Coaching points*

-Players should concentrate on good passing technique

-Players should communicate and work together to quickly maneuver around to each gate

Technical Focus:

-Instep passing

-Accuracy

-Proper passing power

Game!

-Make one set of partners gate guardians, who will try and prevent the others from successfully completing a pass.

-Play 1 minute rounds and switch gate guardians.