Barcelona Warm Up Passing Drill 2

Objective of the Practice:
This warm up drill combines quick exchange of passes, turning with the ball and running with the ball. It is also designed to integrate passing in relation to the positional play of the 4-3-3 system.

Field Preparation:
9 players
Area 20 x 20 Yards
1 ball and cones

Coaching Points

The exercise begins with player (1) passing to player (2). Player (2) turns with the ball and passes to player (3). Player (3) then dribbles quickley to the starting position. (where player (1) started).

Variation: Player (1) passes to player (2), who sets for player (1) to pass long to player (3). Player (3) then plays a "give and go" with player (2) then driblles quickley back the start position.

Focus On:
Quick exchange of the ball, quality passing.
Pace,weight and accuracy of pass

Timing of pass

Speed of pass

Direction of pass

Angle of pass

1st touch/control

Check away from passer to create space

Concentrate on good preparation touches

Eye contact with passer

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