PASSING 8

OBJECTIVE : Learning to pass accurately at the right pace.

NUMBER OF PLAYERS : Groups of 3 and 4.

AREA/FIELD : Grid of 10 yards x 30 yards.

TIME : 10 minutes.

EQUIPMENT : 2 balls for a group A, 1 ball for group B.

ORGANIZATION : Drill A, 3 players, 2 with ball plus extra player as lay off player. Player with ball makes a short 1-2 combination with lay off player, then dribbles to free corner. Player 2 gives a long ball to third player, who receives and then makes a short 1-2 combination with lay off player, then dribbles to free corner. Drill B, 3 players with balls. Player 1 passes to player 2 who gives a long pass to player 3. Player 3 heads ball to free corner where player 2 is making a run. Player 2 passes to player 1.

COACHING POINTS : Play one touch if possible. Concentrate on accuracy.