Support play with good position Scan before receiving Be diagonal to the ball Pass into player's runs Receive on the back foot Be open to the play when receiving Vertical passes between the lines

Trigger of when to is the ball leaving the foot of the passing player when he/she is looking at the ball. Defending player presses the receiving player by quick movement as the ball is travelling and then goes tight on the receiving player who must look up to see where to play the pass causing mistakes and missed passes or the presser blocks the pass. In each case the presser has a chance to win the ball.

Passing
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Central Entry Passing Challenge

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Written by Dave Clarke

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Possession-based drill that encourages patience, movement, and timing to break lines and penetrate a central zone.

Coaching Objectives

Improve players’ decision-making in possession by encouraging quick ball circulation, scanning, and timed central penetration after a set number of passes.

Drill Setup

20 Mins
8+ Players
2 sets Bibs
25 x 25 + 6 x 6 y

What the Players Do

Create a 25x25 yard square with a 6x6 yard square in the center. Place 3 defenders inside the larger square. 5+ attackers position themselves freely around the larger square. Attackers aim to…

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