Focus: Passing Drill
Number of Players: +5
Age: +U8
Level: Easy
Setup:
- Position four cones in a “Y” shape, maintaining a distance of 10-15 meters between the first two cones and 5-10 meters from the center to the two wing cones. (The exact distance between the cones can be adjusted to suit the age and skill level of your players)
- Assign a player to each cone and line up the remaining players behind the starting cone.
- Use one ball at each “Y”.
Why Use This Drill?
The Y passing drill is a dynamic football/soccer drill designed to help players’ passing skills, ball control, and teamwork.
This exercise, suitable for all ages and skill levels, involves players forming a Y shape on the field. It promotes quick and precise passes while emphasising player movement and positioning.
The Y Passing Drill is an excellent addition to any training session, helping players develop their skills and on-field coordination.
How It Works
1. Variation:
In this variation, the first player passes to the center player. The center player has to decide whether to move left or right. With a controlled first touch and a pass, the center player then sends the ball to one of the players on the wings. The wing player takes 1-2 touches as they move downward before passing the ball back to the starting point.
All players involved rotate one position.
2. Variation:
In this variation, the first player passes to the center player. The center player has to decide whether to move left or right. With a controlled first touch and a pass, the center player then sends the ball to one of the players on the wings. The winger now makes a one-two passing with the center player before passing the ball back to the starting point.
All players involved rotate one position.
3. Variation:
In this variation, the first player makes a one-two pass with the center player. The starting player now sends a long ball to one of the wingers. The winger now makes a one-two passing with the center player before passing the ball back to the starting point.
All players involved rotate one position.
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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Move slightly away from the cone before receiving a pass.
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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.
