Soccer Passing Drills and Skills

Soccer passing drills are another vital piece to the game of soccer. Passing helps quickly advance the ball in an attempt to off-balance the defense. Since the speed of the ball is much quicker than a dribble, passing becomes a critical piece of soccer as the kids advance in age and skill level. There are many different types of passes, such as the push pass, chip pass, outside of the foot pass, and instep pass.

Purpose of Soccer Passing Drills and Skills

To switch the point of attack to quickly off-balance the defense.
To reduce pressure.
To create time and space.
To maintain possession.

Soccer Passing Drills and Skills Coaching Points

Become efficient passing with both feet.
Body is balanced and body is over the ball.
Arms are away from body to assist in balance.
Proper weight of the pass.
Good Timing of the pass.
Use the appropriate surface when striking the ball (inside, outside, or top of foot).
Look at the target before making the pass.
Eye on the ball during contact.
Good first touch when controlling the ball
For a push pass, pull the toe up and lock your ankle before passing.
Follow through towards your target.

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2v2 + 1 to Two Goals

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This is a 2v2 + 1 attacking soccer game is played to two goals with a free attacker on the end line between the two goals. This game focuses on playing the ball forward to your target player before go…

One-Touch Passing Combination with a Dribble; Series 2

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This is the second series to a great one-touch passing combination warm up soccer drill with light dribbling.

One-Touch Passing Combination with a Dribble; Series 1

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one-touch, passing combination, passing receiving, light dribble

4v4, Thirds of the Field, Shape and Positioning

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This 4v4 thirds of the field drill is great for improving shape and positioning.

2v2 with Target Players to Small Goals

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2v2 drill focusing on penetrating passes to a target player to stretch the field and finish on goal.

Passing Warm-up Drill

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This is a passing warm-up drill that is a great start to every practice and before a game.

4v1 Rondo

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This rondo variation is geared for younger player or players you are just introducing to the rondo training.

Rondo Soccer Drill

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This rondo soccer drill is the rondo at its simplest. This rondo game is great as a warm-up drill to a game, or a drill for your practice session.

Circle Rondo Soccer Drill

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This circle rondo soccer drill is a great warm-up drill before a game, or a drill for your practice session.

Two-Goal Soccer Shooting Training Session

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This soccer shooting training session focuses on receiving a ground pass and shooting followed up with receiving a long ball and shooting on target.

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