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Passing with the right speed

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Objective of the Practice:
This practice is designed to improve passing and support with an emphasis on the "speed" of the pass.

 

Field Preparation:
Area 30 yard circle. Small group of players. 1 ball. Cones.

Coaching Points:
Using a group of players set up a circle with a player at each cone. 

Player "A" starts with the ball and plays the ball to player "B". 

"B" then passes the ball back to player "A" (if possible to the right leg). 

Player "A" passes the ball to player "C" who comes to meet the ball, and asks for the ball. 

Player "B"  walks towards player "C"  and passes the ball he receives from player "C" to player D.  

D passes to C

C passes to E

E passes to D, who plays the ball to A

F passes to the ball to E, and E plays the ball back to player F.

The coach should emphasize the following coaching points: 

  • Pass the ball with the right speed

  • Play the ball with the right leg

  • Players go and meet the ball

  • Play one touch if possible

  • Accuracy of the pass







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