3 Simple Passing and Possession Based Games

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The below are 3 simple passing and possession based games from Playerdevelopmentproject.com

Each session can be adapted to age or ability to suit different players or achieve different outcomes. 

1) A simple rondo but with alternating sizes and/or touches.

Using the below allows a larger number of players to be active and also presents them with new challenges based on which square they work in.

Progression & coaching points:

  • Limit/increase the amount of touches in each box - this will require the players to be mindful of how they pass to their teammates

  • The size of the box will determine how much off ball movement can be done to create angles

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2) Players around the outside work between cones. The central player moves across both boxes to work defenders. If the defenders win the ball, they have 3 seconds to score in either of the little goals.

Progression & coaching points:

  • Create and exploit space by trying to move the defenders with either movements or passing.

  • How does changing the tempo affect the defenders? When to play quick or slow?

  • Creating space and playing angles

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3) This last drill is a 6 v 2 inside a 4x4 grid.

Once you have played a pass, must move into a different box. Every grid must have a player inside for the game to carry on.

The defenders try to win the ball back and score.

Progression & coaching points:

  • Scanning both on and off the ball. To ensure each grid has a player inside and also

  • Scanning whilst moving to look at which square is the best to run into.

  • Defenders looking to set traps in order to win the ball back and work as a pair

  • Give the teams a chance to chat about tactics

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