Coaching objective
Players create two passing options and move the ball away from pressure using efficient body shape.
Setup
- Four attackers occupy the outside of a square.
- Two defenders work inside.
- Adjust the square so attackers can succeed but still need quick decisions.
Rules and scoring
- Attackers score one point for five consecutive passes.
- A defender who wins the ball swaps with the player who lost it, or defenders rotate after 45 seconds.
- Start with unlimited touches, then move to two-touch.
Coaching cues
- Create two passing options.
- Receive on the far foot.
- Move after every pass.
Progress the drill
- Reduce the area.
- Award a bonus for a one-touch wall pass.
- Add directional targets outside the square.
Simplify the drill
- Increase the area.
- Use one defender.
- Allow attackers to step inside the square to receive.
What to measure
- Consecutive passes.
- Support angle after each pass.
- Speed of reaction after possession changes.