Passing In Sequence

In this simple passing drill, players work on their passing and receiving skills as well as communication, vision, and awareness. This activity can also be used as a fun warm-up drill to practice passing.

Passing Drill – Passing In Sequence

Set Up The Drill

Set up a 30×30 yard grid using small cones. You will also need pinnies in two separate colors and a couple of soccer balls.

Instructions

Split the players up into 2 groups and put them in pinnies. Next, tell the players in each group that they need to number themselves 1-6 (or 1 – however many players they have in the group). 

Give a ball to player number 1 in each group and tell them they must pass the ball in sequence within their group. So, player 1 passes to player 2, player 2 passes to player 3, player 3 passes to player 4, etc. Once the ball gets to number 6, the group gets 1 point. Number 6 then passes the ball to number 1 and the sequence begins again. Players must continue moving at all times and not stay in the same spot. Play the first to 3 points or challenge the players to get as many points as they can within a designated amount of time.

Progression

Keeping the rule that players must keep moving a must pass in the correct sequence, you can work through some of the following progressions:

• Each pass must be a minimum of 10 yards in length.
• Player with 2 balls per group (1 ball starts with number ‘1’ and another starts with number ‘3’. Award a point every time number 6 receives a ball.
• Work backwards from 6-1.
• Players must complete a turn upon receiving a pass before passing to the next number.
• Players can only take 2 or 3 touches when they receive the ball.

Coaching Points

• Good communication at all times.
• Keep your head up and be aware of the player you are receiving from and the player you will be passing too.
• Play at a high tempo whilst retaining accuracy in your passing and movement.

Tip:

To encourage the players to keep moving, tell them that they will lose all their points if anyone stands still even for a moment. Demonstrate soccer-related movements to show them the type of movement you are looking for.