Getafe Creating Triangles

Instructions/Setup:

This unopposed technical passing drill is designed to develop quick passing and movement, with an emphasis on 1-touch combinations. The grid has two players fixed on each end line, while two other players are positioned on the vertical lines. The players on the vertical lines will travel up and down the grid, focusing on passing the ball to the players on the end lines before receiving it back and progressing up and down the field.

The practice encourages fluid movement, quick decision-making, and precise passing as players move the ball through the grid. The fixed players on the end lines serve as targets for combination play, which helps players improve their passing accuracy, awareness, and first-touch control. The key here is to work efficiently, keeping the ball moving quickly and making well-timed runs.

Coaching Notes:

• 1-Touch Passing: Players should focus on delivering accurate 1-touch passes, ensuring the ball is played into the path of the teammate for easy control. This practice sharpens quick thinking and improves passing accuracy.

• Movement Off the Ball: The players on the vertical lines should focus on constant movement, looking to make themselves available for passes by changing their positioning based on the ball's movement. Good timing and awareness are essential for this.

• Fluid Transitions: After each pass, players must quickly transition to a new position, ensuring a continuous flow of play. The player receiving the ball should always be ready to control it and play it forward or back to maintain the rhythm of the practice.

• Passing Range: Vary the distance and angle of passes between players on the end lines to simulate different game situations. Players should aim to develop both short-range and longer-range passing accuracy.

Progression 1: Add a Dribble Component:

Introduce a dribbling phase where the players on the vertical lines must dribble the ball a set distance before playing their 1-touch combination. This adds an extra layer of skill development and simulates real-game situations where players must control the ball under pressure.

Focus: Enhances dribbling under control and the ability to quickly transition from dribbling to passing.