Fundamental
Ball Control In Fours – Passing
Set Up: Twelve players are set up on the small field, playing in three groups of four.
Procedure: The three groups of players pass or dribble within the grid, using the entire space and avoiding contact with the other two groups. Group 1 (in yellow) passes a ball around the outside of the field using 1-2 touches. Group 2 (in blue) passes a ball around the inside of the field using 1-2 touches. Group 3 (in red) is the dribbling group, and each player carries around the inside, taking the ball to all four sides of the field. After two minutes, the groups switch roles.
Teaching Topics:
1 Passing angles.
2 Passing.
3 Decision making.
Progressions:
1 Players can knock the other team’s ball out of play.
Coaching Points:
1 Players should not hide in dead space. They must show and call for the ball.
2 Before striking the pass, players should look up and check the target one more time.
3 When a passing lane closes down, fake the pass and look for another option.