How to Coach Passing Soccer Drills

Soccer requires coordination and conditioning along with proper teamwork. This makes it an ideal activity for children because it encourages working together for a common goal while also keeping the kids outdoors and active. Coaching soccer requires patience because it can take players time to understand the game's intricacies and be able to execute passes and kicks with consistency. Practicing passing drills will help players improve their individual skills while also providing experience for the entire team. Coaching passing drills in soccer can be done simple and effectively.

Things You'll Need

  • Three cones
  • Soccer ball
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Instructions

    • 1

      Set up three cones in a triangle on a flat and level area. The distance between cones can fluctuate depending on how far you want the players to pass, but start with at least 15 feet between cones.

    • 2

      Divide the team into three even groups and have each group form a single-file line behind one of the cones.

    • 3

      Instruct the first player with the ball to kick the ball over to the player to the right in the triangle. He then runs to the back of the line to the left in the triangle.

    • 4

      Repeat the process so each player gets to perform multiple passes and gets used to passing and moving in a triangle formation, which is the basis of most ball movement in soccer.

    • 5

      Once players are used to the triangle drill, set up three players in a line. Have them run down field in line while passing the ball back and forth among themselves. Keep running lines until everyone on the team has done this several times.

    • 6

      Divide the team into two units to play keep-away. Each group tries to maintain ball control for as long as possible. Use a stopwatch to keep track of time of possession so you know which group is better. Playing keep-away forces each unit to dribble and pass the ball back and forth accurately to keep control of the ball. Keep-away differs from a scrimmage in that there are no goals or goalies and possession time is the sole objective.