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Technique Receiving and Taking the Ball
15 min
Soccer Exercise

Technique Receiving and Taking the Ball

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Progression
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

Pitch: Four cones form two cone goals facing each other.

Equipment: 4 cones and one ball per pair.

Players: Groups of two; one player stands at each goal.

Procedure

  • The player with the ball plays it through the second player's cone goal.
  • The second player takes the ball to the side with the first action, so as to end up beside their own goal.
  • With the second action that player plays the ball through the training partner's goal.
  • The partner carries out the same action.

Variations:

  • Take the ball with the outside of the foot.
  • Perform a body feint before the first touch.

Tip

  • Work in a ready position to receive the ball.
  • Play the passes with enough pace.
  • Work with two touches.
  • Work with both feet.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Ball control Feinting/trick dribbling Passing

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
15 min
Training Set
Progression
Number of Players
1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training
Training in pairs
Exercise level
Easy
Training Location
Indoor Pitch