Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Knock The Block

Knock The Block

'Knock the Block':

"Knock the Block" is a fun drill designed to improve passing accuracy for young players.

Setup:

The setup involves a ball placed atop a cone, centrally positioned between two players standing 5-10 meters away on either end.

Objective:

Players take turns passing a second ball with the aim of knocking the ball off the cone. Successful attempts score 1 point.

Progressions and Regressions:

The drill offers flexibility with progressions and regressions: adjusting the distance to the central ball or, for added challenge, awarding 2 points if the ball rolls over the opposing end line after being knocked off, encouraging powerful passing.

Game Variations:

This drill can be adapted for competitive play, either player vs player or pair vs pair settings. 

Duration:

The game can be structured to play for a certain duration or until a specific point target is reached.

Coaching points:

- Standing foot to point at direction of central ball

- Instep of the passing foot to be used mostly (some sessions you may train outside of the foot too)

- Can tell players to hold foot in the air after they pass for 2 seconds if their action is not working