Ball Control and Passing Drill

• Four cones to set up a square as shown in the diagram.
• Place a player at positions B, C, and D. The remaining players, each with a ball, start at cone A.

Player A plays a direct pass to C. Depending on the command from B, C either turns with the ball or lets it bounce back (one-touch) to B. Then, a pass is made to D. On a "bounce" command, D plays a one-two pass with C, and on a "turn" command, D plays a one-two pass with B. After the one-two pass, D passes back to A. All players rotate one position forward. After half the time, the exercise starts from position D.

Coaching Points

• Orientation and decision-making.
• Play every pass flat, accurately, with maximum force, and well-timed.
• Maintain an open stance.
• Make eye contact during passing.

The distance from A to D is about 25m, with cones B and C set 8m apart and 10m from each other.