Focus: Passing Drill
Number of Players: +5
Age: +U8
Level: Easy
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.
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.
Encourage players to stay on their toes, maintaining a state of readiness to receive the ball and make plays.
Move slightly away from the cone before receiving a pass.
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.
