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.
Browse the Latest Soccer Passing Drills and Skills
4v4 + Target Players with 2 Goals
Coach's Revenge
2v2+1 (2 vs. 2 plus target attacker)
5v5 Dribbling Game
This 5v5 soccer dribbling game is more of a realistic setting to help focus on improving dribbling skills. Because of a large number of players, players are forced to make decisions to dribble, pass, or shoot.
2v1 Dribbling with Opposition
In this 2v1 Dribbling with Opposition dribbling drill, we put the players in a 2v1 situation forcing the players to decide whether they should dribble or pass.
Speed of Play Warm-up
This soccer drill is a great warm-up to sessions relating to the speed of play in a soccer game. Players must have a good grasp of necessary passing and receiving skills to execute this soccer drill successfully.
The Passing Name Game Warm-up
The objective of this soccer drill is to help young players improve the speed of play by thinking a step-ahead of the play.
1v1, 1v2, 2v2 - 4 goal game
This 1v1, 2v2 to multiple goals soccer drill puts soccer players in 1v1 and 2v2 situations with multiple goals. 1v1 soccer helps players focus on penetration by forcing the player to dribble to beat their opponent and allows players to make the attack unpredictable through creativity. Your kids will love this soccer drill!
Lane Spacing and Separation Soccer Game
This soccer game uses lanes to divide the soccer field into three equal areas to teach spacing and separation to young soccer players.
Can You Do This?
The Can You Do This? soccer drill focuses on players under 6 years old. It is designed to work on simple body movement, coordination, and balance.
