Passing Drills

Argentina Circle Passing - #1

Argentina Circle Passing - #1

This is a good soccer drill for all ages.  The drill focuses on passing, communication, receiving, and running to open space.  To set up, place a series of cones in a circle as shown in the diagram.  Player 1 starts with the ball on the edge of the circle, player 2 is in the middle of the circle, and player 3 is on the edge of the circle without a ball.

Barcelona Give & Go Shooting Drill

Barcelona Give & Go Shooting Drill

This soccer drill emphasizes the ability to read the movements of your teammates and make quick and accurate passes based off of those movements.  3 players are involved in each repetition of this soccer drill.  Set up four discs as shown in the diagram at about the top of the box.  The line with balls should be about 10 yards out.

Spanish through Ball Drill - Variation#2

Spanish through Ball Drill - Variation#2

This is a variation of the first Spanish Through Ball Soccer Drill. In this variation the forward checks off the defender by running forwards and then back to the ball carrier. The ball carrier then passes the ball and runs through the flags or cones into space.

3 on 0 Finishing

3 on 0 Finishing - Soccer Drill

Start with 3 or more teams of 2, 1 goalie, and one player on the flank. The soccer drill starts with the flank player who needs to drives a cross into the 18 yard box. The first team of 2 starts at the top of the 18 yard box and anticipates the cross. The player who receives the cross needs to put a shot on goal within 2 touches.

Spanish through Ball Drill - Variation#1

Spanish through Ball Drill - Variation#1

This is the first of several variations to this soccer drill. Set up three cones, discs, or flags as shown in the diagram. One line of players is set about 10 yards in front of the passer. The second player is placed in line with the flags in an on-side position. A third player is in goal, this player can also rotate through the drill if desired.

Diamond Pass & Move Drill

Diamond Pass and Move Passing Drill

To set up this soccer drill place discs or cones in a diamond shape as shown in the diagram.  The width across the short side of the diamond should be 15 - 20 yards.  The player on one end starts with the ball and passes the ball as shown.  Players should try to make each pass as quickly and accurate as possible so the first touch is crucial.

3 on 1 Support in 3 Zones

This soccer drill builds off the previous soccer drill.  The set up is exactly the same in this soccer drill but now we have added 3 defenders as shown.  There are also 3 zones in which one defender will try to create a turnover.

3 on 0 Support Passing

3 on 0 Support Soccer Passing Drill

This is a soccer passing drill that works very well for pre-game or practice warm ups.  To set up form 3 lines as shown in the animation.

Give and Go Overlap Shooting Warm Up

Give and Go Overlap Shooting Warm Up - Soccer Drill

This soccer drill is great to use as a warm up drill near the start of practice. It gets the players moving with several touches on the ball and some long shots on net.

3 vs. 1 Pass and Move

3 vs. 1 Pass and Move - Soccer Drill

This is a soccer drill that has players reading the field and working hard without the ball. 4 players are needed total, 3 offensive and 1 defensive.

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