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

Dribbling and Passing Warm-up Drill

Chris Johnson 3,285 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)
This is a dribbling and passing warm-up drill to kick off a training session.

4v2 Rondo

Chris Johnson 1,540 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)
The 4v2 Rondo is a great soccer possession game to work on passing, angles of support, and movement off the ball to maintain possession.

Three-Cone Passing Drill

Chris Johnson 2,141 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)
This is a soccer passing drill that will focus on passing and moving after the pass.

Four-Cone Passing Drill

Chris Johnson 1,928 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)
This is a soccer passing drill that focuses on passing and movement.

Six-Cone Passing Drill

Chris Johnson 2,297 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)
This is a soccer passing drill that focuses on passing, movement, and awareness after the pass.

2v2 + 1 to Two Goals

Chris Johnson 17,604 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 14,946 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 9,325 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)
one-touch, passing combination, passing receiving, light dribble

4v4, Thirds of the Field, Shape and Positioning

Chris Johnson 25,644 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 29,986 Views Rating 0 (0 Reviews)
2v2 drill focusing on penetrating passes to a target player to stretch the field and finish on goal.