Soccer Exercise
Passing + Dribbling in the Diamond with Focus on Accurate Passes to Beat the Opponent
- Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
- Training Set Progression, Main point
- Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players
Setup
Set up a cone rectangle with a centre cone according to the diagram. Players distribute themselves evenly at the four outer cones. Each player has a ball.
Procedure
Player A dribbles 2-3 m toward the yellow centre cone and plays a pass to the left (alternatively right) past the cone into the run of player B. B plays a one-two with A, takes the ball in stride and dribbles at full speed to the other side. Then player C starts toward player D. Variation: Instead of the centre cone, an active defender is positioned in the same spot.
Tip
- The players must develop pass and running timing and keep looking up during the dribble. - Demand clean, close ball control (ball is not more than 50 cm from the foot) and fast dribbling. - When the passer goes into his passing motion, that is the start signal for the player expecting the ball to make a free run to the side. - In this exercise, pass sharpness, accuracy and timing are of the highest importance. The player expecting the ball must also start at the right moment and adjust his speed accordingly. - After controlling the ball, a 2-3 m burst of acceleration follows (separating from the defender), which transitions into speed dribbling. - As soon as the player controls the ball, the next two players at the other cones start. - 5 cones
Training attributes
Technique
- Technique
- Trapping Ball control Passing
Condition
- Condition
- Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball Strength training
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
- Form of Training
- Individual training Group training Team training
- Exercise level
- Intermediate
- Training Location
- Pitch Indoor