Coaching objective
Players receive on the correct foot, play a firm pass, and move immediately to support the next action.
Setup
- Place one player at each cone in a diamond.
- Add extra players behind the starting cone.
- The ball travels around the diamond and players follow their pass.
Rules and scoring
- Begin with two-touch play.
- Pass to the outside foot of the receiver.
- Reverse direction every two to three minutes.
Coaching cues
- Scan before the ball arrives.
- First touch away from pressure.
- Pass firmly and follow quickly.
Progress the drill
- Add a second ball.
- Play one-touch when pass quality allows it.
- Add a wall-pass combination at one cone.
Simplify the drill
- Make the diamond smaller.
- Allow unlimited touches.
- Pause the pattern after each pass to correct body shape.
What to measure
- Pass-completion percentage.
- First-touch direction.
- Time between the pass and supporting movement.
Animated example
Use this visual before training or share it with assistant coaches.