Set Up:
The players are set up in a diamond shape, performing various passing patterns and combinations.
1) Check back, receive and open up, pass to the next corner.
2) Run onto 1st pass, play one touch pass across. receiver dribbles to the next corner
3) Double Pass, wall pass around the diamond.
4) Back Pass, pass across to the next corner.
Each combination has verbal and visual cues that must be practiced on each repetition.
Coaching Points:
1. Checking Back – Time the run so that you show open as your teammate is preparing to pass.
– Make sharp changes of speed and direction to get open.
– Set your feet quickly in order to open up as you receive.
2. One Touch Passing – Sprint out of the corner and run onto the ball.
– One touch passing depends on the receiver calling for ball early.
– Both players should make eye contact in order to time the runs correctly.
3. Double Pass, Wall – Run towards each other and keep the passes short.
– Strike the top half of the ball to keep it on the ground.
– Play directly to the feet and don’t lead the player too far up the line.
4. Third Man Passing – Put the proper weight on the back pass, let the next player play one touch.
– The third man must call for the ball early and show himself.
– Run onto the back pass as opposed to waiting for it. Speed up play.
Progressions:
1 The players choose a combination or pattern based on verbal and visual cues.