Football Passing - Long Pass Brought Down

Aim: To improve passing technique

Suitable for: U11’s and upwards

Equipment: Marked area, 6 cones, 1 ball for 3 players

Organisation: The player that starts with the ball plays a lofted pass to the furthest player. The receiving player should head, volley, chest & volley or control ball and pass to the player in the coned box, this player then controls, turns and passes the ball back to the starting player. Rotate players after 10 sets.

Progressions:

• Increase tempo
• Limit touches
• Increase / decrease distance between players

Coaching Points

• Accuracy of pass
• Weight of pass
• First touch out of feet to the left or to the right ready for return pass

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