Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Passing Patterns

Passing Pattern 1 (10 mins)

Organisation:

- Poles set out in a plus shape (+) 12 yards apart.

- Multiple players at each pole.

Coaching Points:

- Quality of the pass (weight, timing, accuracy).

- Movement off the ball – check away from ‘defender’ to make run behind or in front.

- Speed/tempo of play; two touch max, one touch encouraged.

- Verbal and nonverbal communication (what foot do you want the ball? Pass to feet or in front?).

Passing Pattern 3 (15 mins)

Organisation:

- Nine poles set out in three lines evenly spaced about 12 yards apart.

- Multiple players at each pole.

- Two balls going at the same time (only one shown in diagram).

- Two groups go at the same time, then two additional groups go from the opposite direction (i.e. north to south then east to west).

Coaching Points:

- Quality of the pass (weight, timing, accuracy).

- Movement off the ball – check away from ‘defender’ to make run behind or in front.

- Speed/tempo of play; two touch max, one touch encouraged.

- Verbal and nonverbal communication (what foot do you want the ball? Pass to feet or in front?).

9v9 Game (35 mins)

Organisation:

- 9v9

- All FIFA rules are enforced.

Coaching Points:

- Reinforce coaching points from the session.