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

Soccer Drill Info:
This is for ages U6, U8, U10, U12. Run this soccer drill with at least 6 players but no more than 18. This soccer drill should last approximately 15 minutes on a 1/2 field. Make sure you 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