Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Passing Pattern

Passing Pattern

Set up

Phase 1

Players are set up in a diamond shape.

Player 1 starts with the ball.

Player 1 passses to player 2, then becomes a passive defender that presses the ball (Player 2)

Player 2 plays a one-two with player 3 around player 1

Player 2 completes the move by passing to player 4

Phase 2

The ball has now been received by Player 4 and the exercise repeats itself.

Player 1 - Becomes Target Man

Player 2 - Plays a one-two with player 4

Player 3 - Presses the ball

Player 4 - Plays a one-two with Player 

Key Points

- Play at a high tempo

- Play in one touch

- Developing firm passing and the ability to set the ball (taking the pace off the ball)

- Developing basic combination play