Week 33 Short Passing Combinations

Instructions/Setup:

This drill focuses on short passing combinations and sharp movement to receive the ball. The objective is to improve players' ability to link quick passes and make dynamic movements off the ball to maintain possession and create passing lanes. The practice helps players develop their technical passing and movement, which are essential for maintaining fluid play in tight spaces. Emphasize keeping the ball moving quickly and ensuring players are always in the right position to receive the ball.

Coaching Notes:

• Passing Precision – Encourage players to make accurate and well-weighted passes, focusing on the speed and quality of the pass to ensure it reaches the intended target. The pass should be direct and to the right foot of the receiving player.

• Sharp Movement – Emphasize the importance of quick, decisive movements after passing the ball. Players should immediately look to find space and create passing lanes for their teammates, ensuring the ball is constantly moving and the defense is stretched.

• Receiving Under Pressure – Players should work on receiving the ball with control under pressure, focusing on first touch and awareness. Encourage players to shield the ball and quickly transition into a new passing option once they have control.

• One-Touch Passing – Focus on using one-touch passing to increase the tempo of the practice and improve fluidity in the movement and combinations. Players should develop a quick rhythm of passing and moving without hesitation.

Progression 1: Add Defenders

Introduce passive or active defenders to add pressure on the players. This will encourage quicker decision-making and sharper passing under defensive pressure, simulating real game situations.

Focus: Improve passing accuracy, movement off the ball, and decision-making under pressure.

Progression 2: Increase Passing Distance

Extend the distance between players to encourage longer passing combinations. This progression will develop players' ability to link up play over greater distances while maintaining passing accuracy and effective movement.

Focus: Improve passing over longer distances while maintaining sharp movement and fluid combinations.