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Improving Passing and Ball Control with 2 Benches
15 min
Soccer Exercise

Improving Passing and Ball Control with 2 Benches

  • Age U6 - U13
  • Training Set Progression, Main point
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

  • 2 benches or 2 walls
  • 4 cones to mark a square

Procedure

    • The player positions himself in the field and passes the ball against the first bench/wall. After controlling the returning ball, the player uses the first touch to play the ball against the second bench/wall. The player alternates passing the ball against the upper and lower bench/wall.
  • Variations:
    • Perform a body feint before the first touch.
    • Perform the exercise against time (How much time is needed to play against each bench/wall 5 times?).

Tip

Coaching Points:

  • Maintain an open stance.
  • Pass with pressure.
  • If the ball is received with the left foot, pass with the right foot.
  • If the ball is received with the right foot, pass with the left foot.
  • Avoid leaning back while passing.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Ball control Passing

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13
Duration
15 min
Training Set
Progression Main point
Number of Players
1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training
Individual training Group training Team training
Exercise level
Easy
Training Location
Pitch Indoor