Passing And Movement To Receive

Coaching Objectives

Body Positioning:

Emphasize the importance of players positioning their bodies to create passing lanes. Open body orientation toward the ball and potential passing options helps players receive and pass more efficiently.

Checking Away from the Ball:

Teach players to make purposeful movements away from the ball to create space and provide passing options. Checking into space allows the receiving player to have more time and better vision.

Scanning and Awareness:

Develop players' awareness by encouraging them to constantly scan the field. Players should be aware of the positions of teammates, opponents, and available passing options.

Receive on the Back Foot:

Instruct players to receive the ball on their back foot whenever possible. This allows for quicker ball circulation and minimizes the time opponents have to close down the space.

Timing of Movement:

Emphasize the timing of movements to create passing angles. Players should time their runs or movements to coincide with the passer's decision-making process, ensuring they are available when needed.

Use of the First Touch:

Stress the importance of a controlled first touch. A well-executed first touch can set up the player for a quick and accurate pass, enabling smoother ball circulation.

Angle of Support:

Teach players to provide supporting angles by positioning themselves at an angle to the player with the ball. This creates passing options and helps players avoid getting closed down by defenders.