Why Use This Drill? 

This First Touch And Passing Warm-Up Drill is an excellent way to start a training session. It helps players familiarize themselves with the ball through various first-touch techniques and involves a lot of passing. The drill incorporates a lot of movement, effectively warming up the players and preparing them for more intense activities. The two variations complement each other, with the first one focusing on different first-touch methods at a slower pace and the second one introducing more movement and pace.

How It Works

1. Variation (First Touch Into the Box):

• The starting player passes the ball to the player in the middle.
• The middle player takes a controlled first touch into one of the side boxes, turns, and then passes the ball to the next player.
• The receiving player takes a first touch to navigate the ball through the two cones with 1 meter between them, and the drill repeats from the other side.
• For rotation, players follow their pass, with the starting players moving into the middle, and the middle player going back in line after passing.
• Encourage the use of both boxes and both feet. Consider starting with using only the right foot and then switching to the left foot after a set time.

2. Variation (One-Two Passing Combination):

• The starting player initiates a one-two passing combination with the player in the middle, moving between the two cones with 1 meter between them.
• Subsequently, the middle player enters the box on the same side as the starting player.
• The middle player receives the ball inside the box, executes a first touch turn, and passes to the next player.
• Rotation remains the same as in the first variation, with players following their pass. Emphasize changing the direction of play to involve both feet.