Passing Drill By Bayer Leverkusen
Passing Drill By Bayer Leverkusen
PASSING DRILLS
10/23/20241 min read

Setup:
Shape: As showed in the video.
Stations: Mark cones for passing points, including a starting point, forward pass, backward pass, diagonal pass, give-and-go zone, and through-pass zone.
Distance: Adjust based on player ability (8–12 meters between stations).
Objective:
Develop precision in one-touch passing, and a seamless combination of varied passes culminating in a through pass.
Drill Structure:
Start:
Player A begins with a pass forward to Player B (one touch).
Backward Pass:
Player B returns the ball to Player A (one touch).
Diagonal Pass:
Player A switches to Player C with a diagonal pass (one touch).
Give-and-Go:
Player C plays a wall pass (give-and-go) with Player B (one touch each).
Two-Touch and Through Pass:
Player D takes two touches to control and prepares a through pass to Player E, who runs into space.
Key Coaching Points:
One-Touch Precision:
Ensure passes are firm and accurate.
Body Positioning:
Open body shape to receive and pass quickly.
Communication:
Call for the ball and give verbal cues for movement.
Timing and Movement:
Runs should be timed to avoid delays in combinations.
Two-Touch Preparation:
Use the first touch to control and the second to deliver a decisive through pass.
Progressions:
Introduce a Defender: Add passive pressure to challenge timing and accuracy.