Emphasis:
Passing for accuracy and utilizing all aspects of the foot.
Decision making and speed of thought.
Set-up:
Groups of three to one ball. Grid size is a triangle of 7 to 15 yards depending on the skill level. Each group needs a few extra balls.
Progression:
- Players pass the ball to the other two players within their group in no certain order.
- Example- Player #1 plays the ball to player #2 who receives the ball and in one touch plays the ball to the other side of the cone. Player #2 then runs around the opposite side of the cone as if to avoid a defender. With his second touch, player#2 plays it to player #3.
- The process continues with players randomly picking who they play it to.
- Player with the most successful attempts at the two touch exercise is the winner.
- Coach can stipulate what part of the foot he wishes his player to receive or pass it with.
Coaching Points:
- Improve communication between teammates
- Accuracy of passing
- Decision making
- Utilizes all surfaces of the foot