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Passing / Receiving Activity

Set Up

  • N/A
  • 2 cones at a distance suitable to ability
  • 2 players
  • Footballs, cones, bibs

Objectives

  • Passing + receiving mechanics.
  • Develop passing and receiving techniques.
  • Quality of pass.

Details

  • Set Up A
  • Player 1 can only pass the ball through the cones
    Player 2 can only pass the ball outside the cones
  • Set Up B
  • Players exchange passes through the 3 gates but cannot play through the same gate consecutively

Alterations

Regression

  • Players move closer to the gates

Progression

  • Two touch only
  • Play pass with outside surface (encourage disguise)

Coaching Points

  • Keep the ball moving with 1st touch
  • Experiment with using the inside/outside surface to control ball
  • Consider body position when using different surfaces to control
  • Prepare the ball in as fewer touches as possible
Meet the Expert

Tony Mee

  • Academy Coach
  • UEFA A Licensed Coach
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