Focus: Warm-Up/Passing Drill
Number of Players: 4+
Age: +U8
Level: Easy
Setup:
- Put 2 cones in a line and create a square using 4 cones in the middle.
- The distance from the cones to the square should be about 5-10 meters.
- The sides of the square should measure approximately 2-4 meters each.
- Have at least two players stationed at each of the two outer cones.
Why Use This Drill?
This warm-up passing drill draws inspiration from Chelsea FC and serves as an excellent warm-up drill for your team for the start of a training session. It focuses on passing, dribbling, first-touch skills, and overall ball control, providing a comprehensive warm-up for the players.
How It Works
1. Variation
The players kick the ball with a long touch toward the middle square and then pass it to the player at the other cone.
2. Variation
The players dribble to the middle square and execute a 1-2 pass with the opposite player.
3. Variation
One player begins in the middle square, turns with the ball, and then makes a pass out to the outer cone.
Other Key Points:
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Encourage players to stay on their toes, maintaining a state of readiness to receive the ball and make plays.
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Call out your teammate’s name when passing for better teamwork.
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The drill should be seen as inspiration. So feel free to adapt the drill to suit your team’s specific needs or focus areas.
