Passing with Overlapping in a Diamond

A cross or diamond is formed using 4 cones. One players starts at cones I + II, three players start at cone III and two players start at cone II.

There is a ball at cones II + III. (4a) Various 1 Dribbling (4b) Various 2 Passing

Player B plays a one-two with player A, controls the ball and the dribbles towards C. Player A overlaps and gives the option of the pass.

Player B now has the option of taking on player C or to pass to player A into space for A to run onto.

C then moves to give the option of another one-two with D and now they try to taek on player F. After the lay off to palyer D, C overlaps D.

The drill is first played to cone I, then cone II and then cones IV and/or III.

- 4 cones.

- This passing drill is very intensive and tiring and requires a large amount of game intelligence.

- Switching the play to the other side, missing out the midfield

- A good touch and passing technique is essential.

- The standing leg is sometimes too far away from the ball and some players lean back too much.

- Demand good strength of pass and pass precision.

- Pass precision is more important than pass speed.

- Concentration must be held at all times.

- Anticipation, awareness, reaction, speed of thought and movement with and without the ball are continuously required.

- The aims of this drill are switching from offense to defense, crossing the middle zone quickly and the setting up of new passing situations.

20 x 20m

Distance from the middle of the diamond: 10m