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Passing Drill: Scanning, Positioning, and 1v1 Competition

Organization:

• Setup:

  • Create a 20x20 meter grid with a 5x5 meter central zone marked by cones.

  • 1 player starts in the central zone.

  • 5 players positioned outside the grid, with 3 holding balls and 2 without.

• Objective: Develop scanning, body positioning, two-touch play, and decision-making under pressure.

Instructions:

Phase 1: Scanning and Passing

1. The player in the middle zone starts by scanning to identify which outside player does not have a ball.

2. After identifying a free player, they receive a ball from one of the outside players and pass it quickly to the free player.

3. The middle player then scans again, receives another ball from a different outside player, and repeats the process.

4. Focus on two-touch play: first touch to control, second touch to pass.

5. Rotate players in the central zone every 60-90 seconds to keep intensity high.

Phase 2: 1v1 Competition

1. Add one defender to the middle zone. The defender tries to intercept passes or steal the ball.

2. The middle player earns 1 point for each successful pass to an outside player.

3. If the defender wins possession, they must pass to an outside player to score a point themselves.

4. Play for 2-3 minutes, rotating players to ensure everyone has a chance to attack and defend.

5. The player with the most points at the end of the round wins.

Key Coaching Points:

1. Scanning: The central player must look around before receiving the ball to identify open players and passing options.

2. Body Position: Stay open to the field with a side-on stance to allow quick adjustments and smooth passing.

3. Decision-Making: React quickly to identify which outside player is free and position your body to execute the pass efficiently.

4. First Touch: Direct the first touch into space to set up the second touch for an accurate pass.

5. Communication: Encourage clear verbal and non-verbal signals between the central player and the outside players.

6. Defensive Awareness (Phase 2): When defending, focus on anticipation, positioning, and quick transitions to attack.

Progressions:

1. Reduce Time: Limit the time the central player has to complete a pass (e.g., 2 seconds).

2. One-Touch Play: Require one-touch passes to outside players to increase intensity.

3. Neutral Player: Add a neutral player in the middle zone to create combination opportunities.

4. Smaller Central Zone: Reduce the size of the central zone to increase pressure and challenge movement.

Possible Questions for Players:

1. What can you do to position yourself better before receiving the ball?

2. How does scanning help you make quicker decisions?

3. What techniques help you maintain composure when under pressure from a defender?

4. How can you make yourself available to the outside players more effectively?

Key Outcomes:

• Improved scanning and field awareness.

• Enhanced ability to play under pressure and in tight spaces.

• Better two-touch control and passing accuracy.

• Development of defensive and offensive transition skills.

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