Passing and Receiving

Learning Outcomes

Passing and Receiving

Description Of Activity

Divide the players into groups of four. Assign one player to two of the cones and two players with the ball will share one cone as shown in the figure. The players receive and pass the ball in a triangle formation. All players follow their pass. 

• Receive and pass with the same foot
• Receive Left pass right, Receive Right, pass left
• Pass with one foot and directional first touch past the cone

Coach Intervention 

• Head up to make eye contact
• Weight and accuracy of the pass
• First touch(To prepare the ball)
• The surface of the foot
• The surface of the ball
• Technique with both feet
• Keep feet moving

Conditional game 3v3 and 4v4 (without a goalkeeper) 

• Two teams with a specific formation
• Small sided marked field as shown in the figure with dimensions according to the number of players
• The aim is to make more passes and keep possession
• Give one goal for 10 successful passes other than assigned goals

Coach Intervention 

• Make the players aware of the positions they are playing.
• Make them aware when to dribble and when to pass
• Tell them how to make open spaces for their teammates
• Keep encouraging students to exchange the passes

Equipment/Material Required