footy4kids recommends:

pass and move (1)

pass and move 2

pass and move 3

Objectives: to improve passing, movement and support play. It is also useful for improving defending.

THE PRACTICE IS PHYSICALLY DEMANDING AND SHOULD THEREFORE BE PRACTICED FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES WITH A REST THAT IS AT LEAST THE SAME AS THE WORKING TIME.

Use a 25x50 grid for younger players. Reduce the size to make the exercise more demanding.

ORGANISATION

• If goalkeepers are available widen the goal

• To score all players attacking players must be in the opponents half

• The shooter must be inside the goal scoring area

• No corners

• No throw ins, balls are passed in to play from the touch lines

• Scoring is not important, pass & move is. If a player fails to move after passing then a free kick is given to the opponents

KEY COACHING POINTS

• It is important to let the players play and experience, don't stop the practice

• Offer encouragement & positive advice from outside the area

• Use the rest period to question and give feedback

• Improve scanning ability with the emphasis on good positions, open body stance and scanning before receiving

• Run at the defender, turn and screen the ball if forward passing is not on, then pass back to a supporting player

• Don't allow players to force the passes

• Introduce runs to create space as the players develop.

• Encourage defending goal side of the ball to develop the principles of defending and realistic play.

My thanks to coachsoccer2000 for this practice.

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