FineSoccer Drill 94

Here is a great way to work on passing to the correct foot and with the correct pace.

This is best using a 15 x 8 area.  There are two players and one ball.  The key is the players must stay outside of this 15 x 8 area.  One player makes diagonal passes and the other player makes straight passes.  For example, in the diagram below, Player A makes diagonal passes to Player B who then makes a straight pass down the line back to Player A who has made the proper run to get to the spot early.  The keys here are that the passes must be made to the outside foot on each pass and also it must be hit with the proper pace to challenge the other person to get to the space in time.

Not only does this activity work on passing, but it also gets the players in the habit of making runs following the pass.  As you can see in the diagram above, the runs are not straight but instead are bent runs to increase the angle to receive the ball as much as possible.

Do this for two minutes and then have the players switch roles so Player A makes straight passes and Player B makes diagonal passes.

There are many variations you can add such as one side chipping the ball and the other bringing it down and playing it on the ground back.  

Give this activity a try and let me know what you think on the FineSoccer Forum

Have a great day!

Lawrence