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PASSING AND RECEIVING, #1

PASSING AND RECEIVING, #1

Saturday, February 26th, 2022

Open Windows

Half of the players play within the grid, receiving passes from the outside. Possible conditions: One touch return passes, control air ball, return pass, turn away and pass to any player on the outside, return headers, etc.

Focus Points: 
 

  • Control and pass an air ball within two touches. 

  • Choose the ball control technique as early as possible.

  • Direct the first touch away from the traffic.

By the Numbers

Ten players are given numbers and must pass the ball in sequence from 1 to 10. Player 10 passes to Player 1 when he receives it. The number of touches can be limited (see Progressions), and the direction of play can be reversed at any time.

Focus Points: 
 

  • Players should make eye contact and talk on every pass.   

  • Players looking to receive should not get lost in a crowd.

  • Stay connected to the player you are passing to and receiving from.

Six Goal Transition Game

Scoring in a small goal is worth one point, scoring in a large goal is worth two. The two GKs defend the three large goals, rotating to open goals during play. Players can run thru the goals,  play is re-started with a kick in. Games are played to 11.

Focus Points: 
 

  • Turn away from a crowded goal and maintain possession.

  • When one side of the field closes down, switch the play.

  • Anticipate changes of possession and move before your opponent.

8v8 Plus Two, One Goal Limit

The teams play 8v8 plus two. After scoring, the attacking team keeps the ball plays keep away in the other direction. They cannot shoot again until they lose the ball and regain possession. Upon completion, the Feeder re-starts play.

Focus Points: 
 

  • Anticipate changes of possession and move before your opponent.

  • Use the full width of the field and stretch the defense.

  • Attackers should first look for passes in behind the back line. 

9v9, Free Play

Teams play on a field a bit smaller than a full field - penalty area width and one end line moved up to the edge of one penalty area. The length of the game is 30-40 minutes and play is continuous, meaning no stoppages by the coaching staff to instruct.

Focus Points: 
 

  • No stoppages in play for coaching.