Players should be trying to make diagonal passes as they are more difficult to defend. Keep a close watch on the speed and accuracy of the short passes. If players are making bad passes get them to take an extra touch.

Players should be aware of the ball and not lose control over the speed of the ball. If the passes are too slow or to fast the chances of losing the ball are increased. First touch is important so that control of the ball is much easier and is not bouncing off the the players' feet.

You want to see quick short passes and players receiving and making decisions to dribble or pass. Correct players without stopping play and use breaks to make more detailed coaching advice.

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Teams score goals with dribbling and passing

Small Sided Games
8 - 12

Gates for Goals

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Written by Dave Clarke

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Using possession effectively to improve dribbling and passing skills

Coaching Objectives

Teams make use of possession to score goals with dribbling and passing.

Drill Setup

15 Mins
8 Players
4 Bibs
30 x 30 y

What the Players Do

Create five gates made from flat cones (if you have flat ones or normal if not). Play 4v4 in the area and players link up to score goals by scoring through the gates in two ways.…

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