Become the master of possession and take your passing game to the next level with this advanced passing drill. With 2 groups of players acting out the drill simultaneously at opposite ends of the area. Start off with both groups mirroring each other but on the final pass, players take their first touch, dribble and then passes to the opposite group.

Training

1. Mark out the setup as shown, distances need to appropriate to the age and level of players. 3 Players are stationed on the end cones with 1 player on each of the remaining cones. The ball starts on the two end cones with 2 groups working at the same time.

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2. The first pass is to the side who plays first time back to the next player. Players follow their pass at a good pace. When the ball is returned to the start it is then passed straight ahead. This player then takes a good touch and passes to the middle player in the triangle.

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3. The player passing into the triangle takes the middle players position and the other two players move round.

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4. The players in the triangle combine to setup the forward-facing player to take a good first touch and then play into the next group and follow their pass.

COACHING POINTS

Awareness | First Touch | Weight & Quality of Pass | 1 & 2 Touch Passing

PROGRESSIONS

Increase the area size to incorporate longer lofted passes.