Numbered Passing

Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
Training Set Progression, Main point
Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players

Setup

Set up a box 30 x 25m. 12 players take up their place in the box and each player has a number from 1 - 12.

Procedure

Players 1 and 7 take up their start positions and each has a ball. They pass the ball to the player with the next highest number. I.e. Player 1 passes to 2, 2 passes to 3, 3 passes to 4 etc. At the same time player 7 passes to 8, 8 passes to 9 etc. At the start of the drill each player has at least 2 touches (not one touch). As the drill progresses the drill can be done with one touch. Alternative: - Players 1, 5 and 9 each start with a ball (in total 3 balls) - The number of players and balls is variable. However the level of difficulty varies accordingly. There are a several ways to pass the ball: - with the instep - with the 'laces' - with the outstep - with the ball of the foot - the banana shot (a pass with lots of swerve)

Tip

4 cones, - Precise, exact passing is extremely important for successful soccer. As a result passing should be regularly practised. It is important not to forget to correct mistakes and give correct demonstrations. - The players need good timing as they need to control the ball and pass the ball on. Concentration and eye-contact between the passer and the player receiving are important here. - The players should call the player receiving the ball before every pass. - The players should always be on the move and shouldn't occupy the same space. That way the game flows and awareness of space and game intelligence can be improved.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique: Trapping Ball control Dribbling Headers Passing Shot technique/shooting

Tactics

Tactics: Wing play/Crossing Team behavior Pressing Player behavior Transitional play (shifting the game)

Condition

Condition: Strength training Explosiveness

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination: Quick anticipation Quick processing

Training Organization

Age: U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration: 20 min
Training Set: Progression Main point
Number of Players: 1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players
Goalkeeper: 1 goalkeeper 2 goalies
Form of Training: Individual training Group training Team training
Exercise level: Easy Intermediate Difficult
Spatial Behavior: Half-field
Training Location: Pitch Indoor