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Soccer Drill Diagram: Y Passing Drill - Variation 2
Drill Quick Glance
Age: 9+ Field: 15X20
Players: 5+ Time: 20 MINS.
Difficulty: MEDIUM Focus: COMBINATION
Keeper: NO Type: Team
Equipment
Disc Cones/Markers Soccer Balls

Y Passing Drill - Variation 2

Objective:

Develops passing accuracy, movement off the ball, and one-two combination play. Encourages quick decision-making, communication, and proper body positioning for receiving and distributing the ball.

Setup
  1. Use four cones to form a “Y” shape.
  2. Base cone (#1) is 15 yards from the center cone (#2).
  3. Top cones (#3 and #4) are 10 yards from the center cone.
  4. Assign 5-6 players per setup, with one player at each cone and extra players lined up at cone #1.
  5. Use two balls per Y formation to maintain tempo.
Instructions
  1. Player 1 (at base) passes to Player 2 (center).
  2. Player 2 receives with an open body and passes to Player 3 (top left).
  3. Player 3 plays a quick one-two with Player 2.
  4. After receiving the return pass, Player 3 switches the play across the Y to Player 4 (top right).
  5. Player 4 dribbles quickly back to cone #1 and passes to the next player in line.
  6. Players rotate positions in the following order: Player 1 moves to player 2's spot. Player 2 moves to the opposite corner they play into. For example, if player 2 plays into player 3, player 2 moves to player 4's spot and player 3 stays.
  7. The sequence repeats with Player 1 passing to Player 2, but this time Player 2 plays to Player 4.
  8. Player 4 performs a one-two with Player 2, then switches play to Player 3.
  9. The drill continues in this alternating pattern.
Coaching Points
  • Emphasize quick one-two passing to maintain tempo.
  • Encourage players to receive on the back foot and open their body to play forward.
  • Focus on accurate and well-weighted passes to keep the drill fluid.
  • Players should scan the field before receiving to anticipate the next pass.
  • Reinforce speed in dribbling and transition to maintain high intensity.
Variations
  • Add a passive defender at cone #2 to create pressure on Player 2’s first touch.
  • Require one-touch passing for advanced players to increase speed of play.
  • Add a time constraint for each cycle to challenge reaction time.