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Warm-up with the Ball in Pairs
15 min
Soccer Exercise

Warm-up with the Ball in Pairs

  • 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

  • Pair up into teams of two.
  • Each pair has one ball.

Procedure

  • Run a lap around the entire field performing the prescribed exercise. Afterwards, players switch sides so both can be utilized.
  1. Players pass back and forth, allowed one touch to control the ball.
  2. Players pass directly to each other without a controlling touch.
  3. One player throws the ball at hip height, the other returns it with a volley.
  4. One player throws the ball, the other returns it with a header.
  5. One player throws the ball, the other performs a chest control and returns it with a volley.
  6. Players pass the ball back and forth using only their hands.
  7. Players pass the ball with their hands along the ground to the other player.
  8. Players juggle the ball with their feet back and forth.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Ball control Dribbling Feinting/trick dribbling Headers 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
Pitch Indoor