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Through pass
  • Passing
  • 7 -14

Killer through passes

Difficulty

Through passes at all age groups are vital to creating a successful attacking team. A through pass is the finishing touch to any possession based team and is a great way to give strikers a chance to score goals with defenders left high and dry

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Written by Dave Clarke

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Playing Through Passes 1

This is a simple practical drill to get players used to passing out into space behind a defence to create chances on goal

Coaching Objectives

Passing and movement to help penetration when teams are attacking against a stubborn defence or packed midfield.

Drill Setup

  • 20 Mins
  • 14 Players
  • 8 Bibs
  • 36 x 20 y

What the Players Do

Split the area into three with two end zones of 8 yards and a middle zone of 20 yards. Play 6v6 in the centre with two target players one on each end. This is an unopposed drill, with a ball for…

Playing Through Passes 2

This is a simple practical drill to get players used to passing out into space behind a defence to create chances on goal

Coaching Objectives

Passing and movement to help penetration when teams are attacking against a stubborn defence or packed midfield.

Drill Setup

  • 20 Mins
  • 14 Players
  • 8 Bibs
  • 36 x 20 y

What the Players Do

Split the area into three with two end zones of 8 yards and a middle zone of 20 yards. Play 6v6 in the centre with two target players one on each end. The players use one ball and each team is…

Playing Through Passes 3

This is a simple practical drill to get players used to passing out into space behind a defence to create chances on goal

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Coaching Objectives

Passing and movement to help penetration when teams are attacking against a stubborn defence or packed midfield.

Drill Setup

  • 20 Mins
  • 14 Players
  • 7 Bibs
  • 36 x 20 y

What the Players Do

Split the area into three with two end zones of 4 yards and a middle zone of 28 yards.  Play a 7v7 in the main area. Players score by passing to a team mate in the end zone but the…

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    Playing Through Passes 1

    This is a simple practical drill to get players used to…
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    Playing Through Passes 2

    This is a simple practical drill to get players used to…
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    Playing Through Passes 3

    This is a simple practical drill to get players used to…

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