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Passing Exercise - Square with Variations
15 min
Soccer Exercise

Passing Exercise - Square with Variations

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Progression
  • Number of Players 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

  • 4 cones to set up a square
  • At least 2 players at each cone
  • 1 ball per round

Procedure

  • Player A starts the exercise by passing to player B, who moves towards the pass, lets it bounce, and then runs towards group C.
  • Player A then plays a pass into the path of player B and moves behind group B.
  • Player B continues the passing sequence, doing the same with player C, and so on.
  • As the drill progresses, another ball can be added to increase intensity.

Tip

Coaching Points:

  • Encourage a brief initiating movement before each pass.
  • Foster communication to ensure quick understanding of the exercise.
  • Emphasize the importance of pass quality.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Passing

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
15 min
Training Set
Progression
Number of Players
6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training
Group training Team training
Exercise level
Easy
Training Location
Pitch