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.

Skills
11 -15

Holding The Ball in Key Areas

Difficulty

Written by Dave Clarke

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Holding on to the ball in key areas like playing out from the back and around the penalty area are vital to any successful team.

Coaching Objectives

Coach your player to win battles for possession in the three areas of the pitch defence, midfield and attack in this drill.

You need two teams of 6 players and 2 magic men who play for the team in possession. Place a pole on each side of the large square (cones will do if you have no poles).

Drill Setup

20 Mins
14 Players
6 Goals
7 Bibs
40 x 40 y

What the Players Do

Two players from each team must stand next to one of the poles (one on each pole) where they remain unless they are freed by a pass from a teammate. The teammate then replaces them on the pole. Each…

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