| Drill 1 - Manchester United Passing Drill |
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Warm Up:
Refer to the “Warm Up” section for a variety of fun warm up activities for your team. Use a combination of exercises “with” and “without” the ball. Relate the warm up to the skill of the day. Be creative, energetic, and make the
warm-up a fun start to the practice session.
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| Drill 2 - Improving Quick Decisions when Passing |
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Objective of the Practice:
To improve the speed of each players decision making when passing the ball.
Field Preparation:
 Practice grid approximately 10 yards x 10 yards, 2 balls, 5 cones, four players.
Coaching Points:
Four players are positioned within a grid (3 attackers + 1 defender). The three players must try to keep possession from the defender using 2 balls. The three players in possession may move anywhere within the grid. The defenders goal is to "tag" (not tackle) the players in possession. The defender can be identified by using a colored vest or by having them hold a cone. Once a player is tagged by the defender they switch roles. A goal is scored for every ten passes the attackers can make.
The supporting player without a ball must always work to offer the deepest and widest possible angles for the
players in possession. The supporting player should ask themselves two questions when supporting the player in possession:
The player in possession must have the discipline to hold on to the ball and commit the defender towards them.
If they release the ball too early the defender will have less ground to cover to put pressure on the receiving player.
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| Drill 3 - 3 v 1 Passing Under Pressure |
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Objective of the Practice:
This practice is designed to improve the technical ability of the “Push Pass” with an emphasis on “disguise, pace, accuracy and timing”.
Field Preparation:
Area 10 x 10 yards. 4 players. 1 ball. Cones. Colored bibs.
Coaching Points:
Three players are positioned within a grid 10 yards by 10 yards. The three players must try and keep possession from the defender. The three players in possession may move anywhere within the grid. The defender's goal is to disposes the players in possession.
The two supporting players must always work to offer the deepest and widest possible angles for the player in possession.
The supporting players should ask themselves two questions when supporting the player in possession:
The player in possession must look to disguise their passing intentions by using step-overs, body feints and head fakes.
They must also have the discipline to hold on to the ball and commit the defender towards them.
If they release the ball too early the defender will have less ground to cover to put pressure on the receiving player. Players in possession are awarded one goal for 10 consecutive passes. Rotate working defender with resting defender frequently to ensure high pressure. Rotate players so each player performs the role of the defender.
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| Drill 4 - 3 v 1 Swap Over |
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Objective of the Practice:
This practice is designed to improve each players technical ability in short range passing with an emphasis on “disguise, pace, accuracy and timing”.
Field Preparation:
Area 40 x 40 yards. Large group of players. Balls. Cones. Colored bibs.
Coaching Points:
An area is marked out approximately 20 yards by 20 yards. The grid is divided into two grids of 10 yards by 10 yards. Four players are positioned in each grid. Teams wear different colored vests. Players are numbered one through four on each team.
The practice starts with both groups of four players keeping possession playing one and two touch passes.
The coach calls out a number one through four. When the players number is called, that player immediately runs
to the opposite grid creating a 3 v1 situation and tries to win the ball. The first team to win the ball is awarded a
goal. The defenders then return the their own grid and the practice is repeated with a different player defending.
The supporting players must always work to offer the deepest and widest possible angles for the player in possession.
The supporting players should ask themselves two questions when supporting the player in possession:
The player in possession must look to disguise his passing intentions using step-overs, body feints and head
fakes. He must also have the discipline to hold on to the ball and commit the defender towards him.
If he releases the ball too early the defender will have less ground to cover to put pressure on the receiving player.
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| Small-Sided Game (with goalkeepers) |
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Exercise Objectives:
Finish with small sided game 6 v 6, 7 v 7 (with Goalkeepers). The practice should be concluded with a small-sided game reinforcing the coaching points from your drills. |
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Field Preparation
Entire Group (split into two equal teams)
Area 40 x 60 yards
Use Small Goals, Cones or Flag poles
Supply of Balls
Colored Bibs |
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Coaching Pointers:
- Divide the players into two equal teams with goalkeepers.
- Each field should be approximately 40 yards x 60 yards.
- Use corner flags or cones as goals.
- Total time, 20-30 minutes.
- At the end of your session, review all coaching points made during the practice.
Record Score:
Team 1_________________ v Team 2 _________________
At the end of your session, review all coaching points made during the practice. |
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