Croatia Technical Warm Up

Instructions/Setup:

This technical warm-up focuses on improving passing accuracy and first touch under pressure. Players are placed around three poles arranged in a triangle. The objective is for players to use their first touch to move the ball to a new side of the triangle and their second touch to deliver a penetrative pass through the triangle to the opposite player.

This drill encourages quick thinking, precise passing, and sharp first touches. Players need to be aware of their positioning relative to the poles and each other to ensure they can move the ball efficiently. The drill also builds passing accuracy under pressure, as players must maintain control while executing a quick pass.

Coaching Notes:

• First Touch Direction: Players should focus on using their first touch to direct the ball towards a new side of the triangle, ensuring it sets them up for a penetrative pass on their second touch.

• Penetrative Passing: Encourage players to make their passes sharp and penetrative, aiming to break the defensive lines or move the ball forward, creating opportunities for their teammate to receive the ball.

• Quick Decision-Making: Players need to make quick decisions on where to move and how to play the ball, helping develop fast thinking under pressure.

• Body Positioning: Encourage players to position their bodies correctly so that they can receive the ball in a way that allows them to quickly play the ball to the next target, ensuring fluid movement through the triangle.