Have all players’ line up at one end prepared to run to the other end. This classic game is very exciting for younger players. They then attempt to pass the ball across the grid.

Players may only run on their sides of the grid between the cones. Four players work with one ball, one on each side of the grid. x 10 yd grid with cones at each of the corners. Make sure they reverse the direction of the passes from time to time.Īfter a certain level of proficiency is reached, add a defender to try and intercept the passes. Players try to pass around the triangle shape. Players try to knock over the cones in the middle with accurate passes. Set up 6 or 8 cones in the middle of the circle as targets. Players pair up and stand across from each other around a circle. Change the players in the circle after a pass is intercepted or after a short time. Passes made between the players count as goals. One player or coach stands inside the circle and tries to intercept passes made between the players. Players pair up and stand across from each other around a circle of cones. Played properly, this is an intensive and fun workout. Vary the game by only allowing two touches, then one touch. Insist the central player gets their head up and looks at the target.

Stress the importance of good, crisp and accurate passing. The central player has to run quickly backwards and forwards to provide passes to the rest of the circle. As soon as this ball is passed out to a player on the edge of the circle the first ball is played in again and so on. As soon as he or she passes the ball out, a second ball is played in from the edge of the circle. The player in the middle receives the ball from a player on the edge, controls it, turns and passes to another player. One player stands in the middle, the rest space themselves out equally around the edge of the circle. Set up a circle of cones about 10m in diameter (you can use the centre circle).

Easy soccer skills for beginners