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.

Browse the Latest Soccer Passing Drills and Skills

2v2 + 1 to Two Goals

Chris Johnson 7,006 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)
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

Chris Johnson 6,367 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)
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

Chris Johnson 3,907 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)
one-touch, passing combination, passing receiving, light dribble

4v4, Thirds of the Field, Shape and Positioning

Chris Johnson 13,581 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)
This 4v4 thirds of the field drill is great for improving shape and positioning.

2v2 with Target Players to Small Goals

Chris Johnson 24,159 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)
2v2 drill focusing on penetrating passes to a target player to stretch the field and finish on goal.

Passing Warm-up Drill

Chris Johnson 61,661 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)
This is a passing warm-up drill that is a great start to every practice and before a game.

4v1 Rondo

Chris Johnson 21,838 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)
This rondo variation is geared for younger player or players you are just introducing to the rondo training.

Rondo Soccer Drill

Chris Johnson 39,667 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)
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

Chris Johnson 21,080 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)
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

Chris Johnson 19,448 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)
This soccer shooting training session focuses on receiving a ground pass and shooting followed up with receiving a long ball and shooting on target.