Short Passing Diamond Drill

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Organisation
- Use 6 cones to mark positions
Process
- - A passes to B. B turns and passes the ball to C, who receives the ball in an open stance and passes to D. D then passes to E, who turns and passes to F. F receives the ball in an open stance and passes it back to the starting position of A. After a few repetitions, the drill can be conducted with 2 balls. Players A and D start with a ball.
- Variations:
  - A passes to B. B lets the ball bounce to A, who then plays the ball to C. Player C receives the ball in an open stance and passes to D.
  - A passes to B. B lets the ball bounce to A, who then plays the ball to C. C executes a one-two pass with B and then passes the ball to D.
Tip
- Coaching Points:
  - Players A and D: Set off before receiving the ball
  - Player B: Turn with the far foot from the opponent; play the ball to player C in the front foot
  - Player C: Set sideways in an open stance and take the ball with pace