Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Passing Warm Up

Screen 1

Field Set Up

A) 20yd x 20yd grid

B) 6 players on grid perimeter with soccer balls

C) 6 players on inside without soccer balls

Instructions

A) Players inside grid ask for soccer ball from players on perimeter.

B) Players receives soccer ball and dribbles inside grid to look for open player (no soccer ball) on perimeter (Player A: 1 and 2). Player then looks to receive another ball from perimeter player (Player A: 3)

C) Player cannot pass to the perimeter she received soccer ball from.

D) 30 seconds for each part of foot, front foot back foot and switch players

E) How many passes can be completed in allotted time?

Coaching Points

A) Head Up: see passer and receiver, shoulder check

B) Communication when passing and receiving: verbal, eye contact, body language

C) Proper push pass technique: toe up, heel down, ankle locked, plant foot location, follow through.

D) Proper foot to receive on, front foot back foot

E) Touch to space setting up next touch