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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 “pace, accuracy and timing”.
Field Preparation:
 Area 10 x 10 yards. 5 players. 1 ball. Cones.
Coaching Points:
A grid is marked off 10 yards by 10 yards. A player is positioned on each side of the grid. One defender is placed
in the center of the grid. Three resting defenders are stationed outside the grid.
The object of the practice is for the four players on the outside of the grid to keep possession of the ball without it being intercepted by the center defender. The outside players cannot enter the grid and the pressurizing defender cannot leave the grid. The outside players receive a goal for eight consecutive passes. Increase the number of passes per goal to challenge players. Coach can also place a condition of one or two touch passing.
Rotate working defender with resting defender frequently to ensure high pressure. Rotate players so each player performs the role of the defender.
The coach should emphasize the following coaching points:
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Players should always be alert and light on their feet.
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Disguise your intentions before passing the ball by using head fakes and body feints.
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Deliver quality accurate ground passes to feet.
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Deliver a pass your partner can hit first time.
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Consider the speed of the pass, not too hard and not too soft.
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Offer a good supporting angle once you have passed the ball.
- Communicate with the player in possession of ball.
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