Y Passing Drill - Variation 3
"Y" PASSING DRILL, COMBINATION PLAY, LONG BALL, ONE-TWO PASSING, MOVEMENT
Drill Equipment
Disc Cones/Markers, Soccer Balls
Drill Quick Glance
Develops players' ability to execute quick one-two passes, play accurate long balls, and transition into new positions efficiently. Encourages decision-making and proper body positioning for receiving and distributing passes.
Drill setup
- Use four cones to form a “Y” shape.
- Base cone (#1) is 15 yards from the center cone (#2).
- Top cones (#3 and #4) are 10 yards from the center cone.
- Assign 5-6 players per setup, with one player at each cone and extra players lined up at cone #1.
- One ball in play at a time.
Drill Coaching Points
- Focus on the accuracy and weight of the long pass.
- Ensure players check their shoulders before receiving to open up properly.
- Encourage crisp, quick passing to maintain the flow of play.
- Reinforce proper timing of movement to support teammates.
- Stress the importance of scanning the field before playing the next pass.
Drill Instructions
- Player 1 (at base) starts with a one-two combination with Player 2 (center).
- After receiving the return pass, Player 1 plays a long ball to Player 3 (top left).
- Player 3 plays a pass to Player 2, who opens up and switches play to Player 4 (top right).
- Player 4 plays a one-two combination with Player 2.
- Player 4 dribbles at speed back to cone #1 and passes to the next player in line.
- Players rotate positions in the following order:
- Player 1 moves to Player 2's spot.
- Player 2 moves to Player 4's spot.
- Player 3 stays in the same position.
- The sequence repeats in the opposite direction, alternating play between both sides.
Drill Variations
- Set up multiple groups and race to complete the entire cycle two series.
- Require one-touch passing for advanced players.
- Increase the passing distance to challenge long ball accuracy.
Drill Focus
Dribbling, Passing, Receiving, Warm-up