Exercises › Technique
Quick combinations and switching sides with diagonal passes
- 15 min
- 12–20 players
- 9v9
- 11v11
- Build-up play
A complex passing drill that trains passing accuracy, vision, head orientation and awareness. The players stand in four positions (A, B, C, D) and rotate in alphabetical order. Two balls are used at once, with cones or mannequins as support. The players at A dribble towards a mannequin, go around it and play a diagonal pass to B on the opposite side. A does not follow the pass but accelerates and supports B on their side so that B can pass on to C. Variation 1: C passes to D's feet. Variation 2: after short combinations, C plays a penetrating pass to D. Source: Pro-soccerdrills.com.
What the coach should look for
- Look up before you pass.
- The diagonal should be firm and along the ground.
- Support the next player instead of following your pass.
- Quick combinations, the right pace.
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