Accuracy Passing Under Pressure

This drill focuses on passing, agility and fitness.

Soccer Drill contributed by: Chris Johnson

Drill Info:
This is for ages U10, U12, U14, U16.  Run this soccer drill with at least 6 players but no more than 18. This soccer drill should last approximately 20 minutes  on a small field. Make sure you have the following equipment: cones, .

Setup:
Set up a field that is 20X20 yards. Four players should be in each of the corners with the remaining two players in the middle of the grid. One of the two players are working while the other person rests with their hands on their knees. Two balls are used and the ball starts in opposite corners.

Instructions:
Player 1 passes the ball towards the player resting, the working player jumps over the player resting and receives the ball and knocks it to the player to his right. As soon as the working players plays the ball back, the player on the other side of the grid plays a ball towards the resting player and the working player jumps him again, receives the ball and passes to the player on his right. The play continues in this manner. Each player should work for 60 seconds. Rotate all players.

Variations:
* Play 1 or 2 touch
* Use inside and outside of foot
* Move close and serve with their hands for volleys

Coaching Points:
* Good first touch
* Good work rate along with accurate passes
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Focus:
Technical Dribbling, Technical Receiving, Technical Turning, Physical Fitness, Physical Stamina, Physical Quickness/Speed