Handling Flighted Balls

This drill focuses on passing and receiving flighted balls during warm-up.

Handling Flighted Balls Soccer Drill

Setup

Coach builds a circle with a 20 yard diameter. Players are split into two groups with 1 ball for each 2 players.

Players form two groups. Group 1 is outside the circle, each with a ball in hand. Group 2 is scattered inside the circle.

Instructions

Players inside the circle check away and then move to any player with the ball. They settle the ball with the appropriate body part as instructed by the coach, and return the ball on the ground to the player who threw it to them. The inside player should then move to another player and repeat. Players should be continually moving to other players. Play continues for 1 minute then switch player positions.

Variations

• 1-touch passes on ground.
• Inside of foot volleys.
• Instep volleys.
• Thigh Volleys.
• Chest Volleys.
• Headers.

Coaching Points

• Good first touches
• Good body position (shoulders facing the thrower)
• Good passes to feet with the right amount of pace.
• Encourage hard work.

Soccer Drill Focus

• Passing Drills
• Receiving Drills
• Heading Drills
• Fitness Drills
• Warm up Drills

Soccer Drill Titled: Handling Flighted Balls
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Published by: Chris Johnson
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