Soccer Exercise
Short Passing Diamond Drill
- 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
- Use 6 cones to mark positions
Procedure
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- 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
Training attributes
Technique
- Technique
- Trapping Passing
Training Organization
- Age
- U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
- Duration
- 20 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 Indoor