The article outlines ten engaging passing drills for youth soccer players, categorized by difficulty and tailored to enhance their skills. Each drill promotes accuracy, teamwork, and communication, utilizing simple equipment like cones and balls. The drills are designed to be fun while effectively fostering skill development, perfect for coaches looking to improve their teams.
1v1 Battles – Pass then Defend emphasizes player development through ball mastery, pace, power, and aggression. Players must quickly seek exit routes upon receiving passes, avoiding defenders. The drill involves a structured setup with specific roles and is designed to enhance attacking skills while encouraging creativity and enjoyment among participants.
1v1 Battles – Team Scores or Knockout 1v1 Battles – Team Scores or Knockout is a brilliant way to ensure your players have a competitive …
The 1st Time Passing & Moving Exchange is a dynamic drill aimed at improving players’ concentration and passing skills through a series of one-touch passes and positional movement. It involves players passing the ball in a sequence, emphasizing readiness and quick reactions while allowing initial two touches. Variations can enhance difficulty levels.
Defending – Pressure, Cover, Balance This is a high intensity fast paced drill that continually switches from Top to Bottom to Left to Right. 3 …
Warm Up: 1-2 Round the Cones Warm Up 1-2 Round the Cones is a really simple but fast paced drill that keeps your players moving …
6 Week Training Plan – Passing & Moving For this 6 Week Training Plan – Passing & Moving is our focus. This is an example …
Working in Triangles 2 – Creating the Angles Following on from “Working in Triangles – Switching Out” which is working in Static Triangles and moving …
Working in Triangles – Switching Out “Working in Triangles” is all about supporting the player on the ball and giving them options to pass, as …
Hold Up & Protect the Ball Hold Up & Protect the Ball is a great drill that you can run plenty at the same time. …
