Organization:

1. Set up as shown with one player on each cone.

2. Overflow players are placed at the 2 end cones.

3. Two balls at the end cones.

Instructions:

1. Both sides begin at same time.

WIthout Ball: Players run to the cone in the pattern as shown, in order to understand the rotation. When they reach the player at the next cone have them clap hands with the player.

With Ball: Players dribble to the cones in the pattern as shown.

After a set period of time, have the players reverse directions.

Coaching Points:

1. Positive touch.

2. Recognize space.

3. Play at speed.

4. Head up.

Organization:

1. Set up as shown with one player on each cone, overflow players are placed at the 2 end cones.

2. Two balls at the end cones

Instructions:

1. Both sides begin at same time.

2. Passing Pattern is as shown which each player following their pass.

3. After a set period of time, have the players reverse directions.

Coaching Points:

1. Check away, and open up to receive the pass

2. Receive with the back foot

3. Visual (eye contact between passer and receiving player)

4. Verbal (Receiving player must demand the ball and direct passer where they want to receive pass)

5. Body Language (Body shape ready to receive pass)

Progressions:

1. Add additional balls to increase the tempo.

2. Add passive pressure (players follow their pass).

Organization:

1. 40x30 area with 10x10 box in middle.

2. Divide group into two teams.

Instructions:

1. Teams aim to keep possession, point system is as follows:

a) Ten consecutive passes = one point.

b) Pass into player checking into the box = one point.

c) Players passes ball back outside in under two touches = addiontional two points.

Rule: Anyone can go into box but they cannot be there for more than five seconds.

Coaching Points:

Movement off the ball

Opening up to receive the pass and receive on the back foot whenever possible

Communication Cues- Verbal, Visual and Body Language

Progressions:

1. Add neutral players.

2. Add two goals on each endline and take away the ten pass for one point rule.