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. When we make the pass between the lines to the attackers it should be a firm pass. Players should learn when to control the ball and slow the play down and when to play one-touch to speed the play up.

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.

Creating space on the pitch so that players can control play especially when playing out of defence

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Create Space on the Pitch

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Written by Dave Clarke

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This drill focuses on creating space so players can receive the ball or support other in build up play. This would be in areas like playing out of defence

Coaching Objectives

When players are looking to create space it is support play with good timing of runs and players on the move that if key. It breaks down defences.

Drill Setup

15 Mins
15 Players
4 Bibs
30 x 20 y

What the Players Do

Play 3v3 plus a magic man who is one touch and plays for the team in possession. You need 2 players on each side outside the area who after receiving must pass sideways to the other side player before…

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