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Soccer Ball Smash
This soccer drill will focus on the player who is just learning to pass, as this drill will focus on passing accuracy.
Soccer Drill contributed by: Chris Johnson
Drill Info:
This is for ages U6, U8, U10, U12.  It is best ran with at least 6 players but no more than 18 players. The drill should be ran approximately 15 minutes  on a 1/2 field. The coach will also make sure they have the following equipment: cones, .

 

Setup:
Set up a large grid approximately 40X50 yards. Pair up each of the players and make sure each player has a ball. The two partners should stand near to each other inside the grid but spread away from other groups of players when starting this drill.

Instructions:
Instruct player 1 to pass his ball forward. After Player 1's ball stops moving, player 2 then passes their ball at player 1's ball in attempt to hit player 1's ball. If player 2 misses, then player 1 tries to hit player 2's ball from where it landed previously. Each time a player hits their opponents ball, they collect a point.

The first player to 5 wins that match.

Variations:
  • Alternate the groups and repeat.
  • Limit players to passing with certain parts of the foot: inside, outside, instep


  • Coaching Points:
  • Make sure the players are striking the ball with the correct surface of the foot.
  • make sure the weight of the pass is good
  • watch the plant foot to make sure it is pointing to it's target.


  • Focus:
    Technical Passing

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