Try to move the ball quickly, using a maximum of one or two touches. Try to get players to use one touch passing and only to depend on a second touch when they have to control a poor pass.

Timing of the pass is key to how the player receives the ball whether a through ball for the player to run on to or a switch of play. Speed of play is important for receiving and passing. Good passing helps players to control the ball and make decisions easier

Shielding the ball away from pressers and receiving the ball on the foot furthest away from the defender are key to first touch and successfully making a pass.

Battle For Possession In 2v2 | Possession Soccer Drills

Keeping possession in smaller groups is important during matches when sometimes pairs of players get isolated and need to protect the ball.

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Coaching Objectives

This is a technical drill that has players passing using good first touch, combination skills and shielding skills. Defending players use pressing and blocking.

Drill Setup

15 Mins
12 Players
2 Bibs
18 yard diameter circle y

What the Players Do

Two pairs of players battle it out in the centre of the circle trying to keep possession, the other players stand around the circle on the outside and the pairs can use the outside players to help…

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