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.

Try to receive with an open body to allow you to play off one or two touches Try to receive with different parts of your body

Passing and receiving

Try to play one touch but when a bad pass is made players can use an extra touch or control with the help of the other foot. The speed of pass will effect the receiving of the ball, too hard and it will be harder to control with one pass, too soft and the drill will be too slow.

Movement In Passing Combinations | Soccer Sessions

Pass and Move

Passing quickly is an important warm up when players need to get to grips with controlling the ball. It is also a good for testing the speed of the pitch.

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Coaching Objectives

Get players to change their body shape so they can receive the pass while running onto the pass. How alert are your players? Do they go to the right side?

Improve players' passing technique, decision-making, and movement off the ball to prepare them for match situations.

Drill Setup

10 Mins
Squad Players
15 x 10 y

Technique Tips

Passing Technique: Emphasize using the inside of the foot for short, accurate passes and the laces for longer passes.
Movement Off the Ball: Encourage players to create passing angles and offer support by moving into space after each pass.
Communication: Stress the importance of clear and concise communication between teammates to facilitate quick combinations.

What the Players Do

Set up two lines of players facing each other 15 yards apart with a server in the middle and a pile of balls. Player at front of queue facing server passes to the server then runs forward to…

Pass and Move Combinations Build Up

To improve players’ passing accuracy, timing of runs, and understanding of combination play. Players learn to use support players effectively while working on overlapping runs, quick wall passes, and vision to switch play across the area.

Coaching Objectives

Combination play at speed
Movement to receive
Overlapping runs
Vertical passes
Playing passes into space
First touch
One touch passes

Drill Setup

15 Mins
10 Players
40 x 20 y

Technique Tips

Pass firmly to feet and communicate clearly before combining.
Time runs to arrive as the pass is played — not too early or late.
Open body shape when receiving from central bounce players.
Use overlaps and give-and-go movements to create natural passing lanes.

What the Players Do

Set up an area 40 x 20 yards. Players work in pairs and run the length of the area one on each side. They play different combinations using he central players and work the ball from one end to the…

Passing And Movement To Receive

To get your team to play forward into the final third of the pitch they need to pass and move with success. Player movement helps them create space for themselves making it easier to keep possession of the ball.

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.

Drill Setup

25 Mins
8+ Players
2 sets of Bibs
24 x 15 y

What the Players Do

Create two teams and set up with alternate players in each zone – see the diagram but you can have different numbers of players in each zone. Start with players passing in their teams so here…

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Pass and Move
Passing quickly is an important warm up when players…
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Pass and Move Combinations Build Up
To improve players’ passing accuracy, timing of runs,…
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Passing And Movement To Receive
To get your team to play forward into the final third…

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Movement In Passing Combinations

Pass and Move

Passing quickly is an important warm up when players need to get to grips with controlling the ball. It is also a good for testing the speed of the pitch.

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Coaching Objectives

Drill Setup

Technique Tips

What the Players Do

Pass and Move Combinations Build Up

To improve players’ passing accuracy, timing of runs, and understanding of combination play. Players learn to use support players effectively while working on overlapping runs, quick wall passes, and vision to switch play across the area.

Coaching Objectives

Drill Setup

Technique Tips

What the Players Do

Passing And Movement To Receive

To get your team to play forward into the final third of the pitch they need to pass and move with success. Player movement helps them create space for themselves making it easier to keep possession of the ball.

Coaching Objectives

Drill Setup

What the Players Do

Session Overview 1/5

Pass and Move

Pass and Move Combinations Build Up

Passing And Movement To Receive

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