Warm Up
15 minutes
Based on FIFA 11 Warm Up Program.
Exercise Drill 1
Juventus Reverse Passing Drill
15 minutes
Objective
This exercise is designed to work on each players’ passing skills, with an emphasis on the “reverse pass”.
Field Preparation
- 3 Players
- 10 x 10 Yards Area
- Supply of Balls and Cones
Description
There are 3 players inside the square. The practice starts with player “1” making a run with the ball to the vacant cone. Upon reaching the cone player “1” plays a “reverse” pass to player “2”. Player “2” makes a run with the ball to the vacant cone. Upon reaching the cone player “2” and plays a “reverse” pass to player “3”. Player “3” makes a run with the ball to the vacant cone. Upon reaching the cone player “3” and plays a “reverse” pass to player “1”. The drill is continued in this sequence. Perform drill in opposite direction to work on both feet.
Coaching Points
- Quality “first touch”.
- Accuracy and pace of the pass.
- Disguise intention by looking away from the target before passing.Pivot on non-kicking foot to swivel body around to face the target.
- Use good side foot technique.
- Awareness of where target team mates are positioned in game situations – take a “picture” of the field of play.
- Explosive movement with the ball.
Progression
A dribbles to the right of the cone and reverse passes to B.
B repeats the drill, faking a pass to D but reverse passing to C.
- 1 ball between 4 players in an area 20 x 15 yards.
- Place one cone in the center of the playing area, with pairs of cones arranged diagonally, 2 yards apart, at each corner. The drill starts with Player “A” dribbling to the right of the central cone and reverse passing through the pair of cones to “B”.
- “A” follows their pass to their next corner start position as “B” dribbles to the right of the central cone to repeat the drill by reversing to “C” and so on.
- Repeat the drill, this time beginning with “A” running to the left of the central cone and reverse passing to “D”, who passes to “C” and so on.
Exercise Drill 2
Manchester United Passing Drill
20 minutes (5 minutes for each player to play the center)
Objective of the Practice
This exercise is designed to work on each players’ quick decision making and passing skills.
Field Preparation
- 4 Players
- Area 10 x 10 Yards
- Supply of Balls and Cones
Description
There are four players inside the square with 2 balls. Three players work on the sides of the square and one player woks on the inside. The practice starts when player “1” passes to player “2” (center player). After passing the ball player “1’ must quickly run to the open cone. Upon receiving the ball, player “2” has to quickly identify the free player and pass the ball to him. After releasing the ball, player “2” receives a pass from player “4”. The practice then is continued in this manner. The center player is always looking to receive the ball and pass to the open player. The outside player is always looking to pass and move to the open cone.
Coaching Points
- Quality “first touch”.
- Accuracy and pace of the pass.
- Disguise intention by looking away from the target before passing.Pivot on non-kicking foot to swivel body around to face the target.
- Use good side foot technique.
- Awareness of where target team mates are positioned in game situations – take a “picture” of the field of play.
- Explosive movement with the ball.
Exercise Drill 3
Game Situation
15 minutes
Play 3+2 vs 3+2 using an area approx 20 x 15 yards. Each team has 3 players inside the area, with the other two positioned on adjacent touchline, so that both teams’ outside players each have their own touchline. The teams score points by reverse passing to one of their touchline team mates.
Finish with a normal game in which the players should try to use the reverse pass to solve various situations: switch play, escape marker, find space, etc.
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