Combination Play - Improving 1-2 Combinations Part II

This soccer drill is very similar to drill Combination Play - Improving 1-2 Combinations as it too focuses on improving 1-2 combination play. This drill adds a slightly different pattern and encourages good movement off the ball.

Soccer Drill contributed by: Chris Johnson

Drill Info:
This is for ages U10, U12, U14, U16, U17 and up.  Run this soccer drill with at least 6 players but no more than 8. This soccer drill should last approximately 20 minutes  on a small field. Make sure you have the following equipment: cones, .

Setup:
Set up a grid that is approximately 20 X 25 yards. Set one player on three of the corner cones and a small line on the 4th cone. It is the begining of this line that will start with the ball. Only 1 ball will be used in the begining, however, depending on the age and skill level of the players, you can start with 2 balls and 2 lines on opposite corners.

Instructions:
The play starts by Player A playing a long ball into Player B and follows his pass. Player B lays the ball off back to player A and player B sprints around his conetowards player C. Player A plays a ball to player C who plays the ball into the run of player B and C sprints arount the cone. Player B plays a long ball to player D, player D plays a ball into the run of player C, and the movement continues.

Variations:
none

Coaching Points:
* Accurate passing with good pace on the ball
* Good communication
* Good movement after the pass.

Focus:
Technical Passing, Tactical Movement with/Without The Ball