Combination Play - Improving 1-2 Combinations
This drill focuses on improving 1-2 combination play. Coaches can focus on short and long 1-2's and improve movement off the ball.
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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.
Instructions
Player A should pass a long ball to Player B, who lays the ball off to player A. After making the pass, Player B will spin out around his cone and receive a ball from Player A on the ofher side of the cone. Player B then plays the ball long to Player C and the drill repeats.
Variations
* Run the drill with 2 balls. Start the drill with player A and C at the same time.
* Change the direction of the play.
Coaching Points
* Players should play in 1 touch with the proper pace and accuracy on each pass.
* Players should be thinking ahead of the play and be ready to move fast.
* Players should communicate verbally, by hand motions, or eye contact.
Focus
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Combination Play - Improving 1-2 Combinations
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soccer combination play, soccer 1-2, soccer drills, combination play
URL:
http://www.soccerxpert.com/soccerdrills/id1249.aspx
Published by:
Chris Johnson