Liverpool Passing Game

Objective of the Practice:
This practice is designed to develop quick exchange of the ball when in possession, with an emphasis on penetration.

Field Preparation
16 Players (two groups of eight)
Area 30 yards x 40 Yards (4 zones)
Supply of Balls and Cones
Colored Bibs

Coaching Points
Divide group into two teams of eight. Identify each team with colored bibs. Place four players on each team in different zones as in the diagram above. Use one ball. The object of this game is for the four players with the ball to try and penetrate the opposing four players and find one of their team in the opposite zone. If the opposing team intercepts the ball, they now try to penetrate by passing the ball. Play unrestricted then develop to “two touch”. Change zones.

Focus On:
Quick movement off the ball.
Vision and communication.
Quality First Touch, especially from target striker in box.

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