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.

Triangle Possession | Possession Soccer Drills

The possession teams score by getting the ball through a central triangle giving the pressing players something to defend.

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Coaching Objectives

The coaching points in this drill are increased by having a triangle in the middle of the 5v2 which players must pass the ball through giving the defending players a focal point for blocking passing routes.

Drill Setup

15 Mins
7 Players
2 Bibs
15 x 15 y

What the Players Do

The idea is to score a point by passing the ball through one side of the triangle. The two pressing players are trying to block that. To keep possession the team of 5 can still pass without going…

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