Exercise 1: Two lines of 3 (or 4) facing each other on a diagonal. The first 2players in each line have a ball. They dribble straight out (at the same time) and play a diagonal pass along the ground to the first two players in each line. After playing the ball they run to end of the line they just played to.
Note: Coach should switch the positioning of the lines so that players are forced to play the ball with both feet.
Exercise 2: (pictured right) Same set-up as before, but now when the players pass the ball to awaiting players they move to support the pass.
Pictured: Player A dribbles out, passes to Player C, Player C plays a short pass to a supporting Player A who drops the ball across to Player C who dribbles out and begins the combination up the other side.
Not Pictured: Player B should be carrying out the same combination along the right side with Player D.
Focus:
- Dribbling
- Passing
- Moving to Support
- Communication- Call for the ball
If you enjoy this exercise Coach Donahue recommends:
| Possible next Activity: | Match Related Game/Exercise to Goal: |
|---|---|
| Finding the Target Player with Transition | 4v4 plus 4 Vertical Target Players |
| Groups of 6 or 8 Passing Circuit | Four Goal Game |
