Focus: Passing Drill
Number of Players: +4
Age: +U8
Level: Easy
Setup:
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Set up three cones with a distance of 5-15 meters between each one. (The exact distance between the cones can be adjusted to suit the age and skill level of your players)
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Assign one player to each cone and have any extra players line up behind the initial three.
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Each triangle should have one ball.
Why Use This Drill:
The Triangle Drill is a fundamental football/soccer drill designed to improve passing, ball control, and teamwork. Three players form a triangle and practice quick, accurate, enhancing their skills and overall awareness.
The triangle pattern is the most frequently employed tactic in soccer/football, making it a must-have in any team’s tactics. This drill empowers your players with an understanding of a triangle pattern.
It’s a versatile drill suitable for all ages and levels. The drill is a great warm-up drill.
How It Works
1) Passing Around the Triangle:
In this variation, players pass the ball around the triangle using a one-directional first touch and delivering strong passes.
Following each pass, players shift to the next position.
2) One-Two Passing Combination:
In this variation, the first player passes to player 2. The first player receives the ball back and immediately lays it off to player 2, who makes a short run around the cone. Player 2 then repeats the same passing sequence with player 3.
As in the previous drill, players rotate positions after passing.
3) Advanced Triangle Combination:
In this variation, the first player initiates the same one-two combination with player 2. However, instead of laying the ball off, player 1 now sends a pass to player 3, who, in turn, lays it off to player 2. Subsequently, player 2 passes the ball back to player 3, and the triangle combination resets.
As in the previous drill, players rotate positions after passing.
Other Key Points:
- Move slightly away from the cone before receiving a pass.
- Stay on your toes, always be ready for the ball.
- Call out your teammate’s name when passing for better teamwork.
- The drill should be seen as inspiration. So feel free to adapt the drill to suit your team’s specific needs or focus areas.
