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Example exercises

Passing and controlling the ball

Exercise 1

  • Pass from A to B, from B to A (1, 2).
  1. With the right foot only.
  2. With the left foot only.
  3. First with the left, then with the right, etc.
  • Player chases the ball to the other side.
  • Meet the ball when receiving the pass. Variation: Move away (from opponent) before meeting the ball.

Exercise 2

  • Pass from A to B, from B to A, first with the right foot, then with the left, etc. (1).
  1. Control the ball to the left and take the ball around the cone with the right foot (2). Pass with the right foot (3).
  2. Control the ball to the right and take the ball around the cone with the left foot. Pass with the left foot.
  3. First with the left, then with the right, etc.
  • Player chases the ball to the other side.
  • Meet the ball when receiving the pass. Variation: Move away (from opponent) before meeting the ball.

Exercise 3

  • Pass from A to B, from B to A, first with the right foot, then with the left, etc. (1).
  1. Control the ball to the left and take the ball around the cone with the right foot (2). Pass with the right foot (3).
  2. Control the ball to the right and take the ball around the cone with the left foot. Pass with the left foot.
  3. First with the left, then with the right, etc.
  • Player chases the ball to the other side.
  • Meet the ball when receiving the pass. Variation: Move away (from opponent) before meeting the ball.
  • Players take the place of cones.
  • Light pressure when controlling the ball, dribbling and passing.

Coaching points:

  • Pass with the inside of the foot, low, with left and right foot
  • Ball in front of your body
  • Head high, look at the player
  • Do not wait for the ball, "go for it"