Exercises › Technique
Passing and receiving between cones
- 10 min
- 4–22 players
- 5v5
- 7v7
- 9v9
- 11v11
- Technique & Skills
- Build-up play
A simple passing drill and warm-up that focuses on the quality of receiving and passing. Players pass between cones, and the distance between the cones sets the difficulty: a short distance for younger players or at the start, a longer distance once the quality is there. Works from 5v5 up to 11v11. Coach tip: switch direction at a chosen moment so the players practise passing with both the right and the left foot. See the video. Inspired by a drill from Zinedine Zidane's early sessions with the French national team, according to TAV Football Training (Instagram).
What the coach should look for
- Quality of the first touch: it should set up the next pass.
- Firm, accurate pass at the right tempo.
- Adjust the distance between the cones to the level.
- Switch direction so both the right and left foot are trained.
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