Soccer Passing Drills and Skills
Soccer passing drills are another vital piece to the game of soccer. Passing helps quickly advance the ball in an attempt to off-balance the defense. Since the speed of the ball is much quicker than a dribble, passing becomes a critical piece of soccer as the kids advance in age and skill level. There are many different types of passes, such as the push pass, chip pass, outside of the foot pass, and instep pass.
Purpose of Soccer Passing Drills and Skills
- To switch the point of attack to quickly off-balance the defense.
- To reduce pressure.
- To create time and space.
- To maintain possession.
Browse the Latest Soccer Passing Drills and Skills
Y Passing Drill - Variation 1 new
A passing and movement drill using a Y-shaped cone setup to improve receiving, passing, and dribbling with speed. Players rotate through roles.
Fixed Distance Passing Game new
A passing and receiving drill that improves accuracy, control, and first-touch ability by challenging players to pass through a gate while maintaining possession.
1v1 to Tall Cones new
A 1v1 attacking and defending drill that improves dribbling, ball control, and decision-making as players try to knock over their opponent’s cones with the ball.
3v3 to Goals new
A small-sided 3v3 game that enhances attacking, defending, and transition play while providing high-energy, game-like scenarios with continuous player rotation.
Variable Distance Passing Game new
A progressive passing drill that develops accuracy, weight of pass, and consistency as players attempt to pass through a narrowing gate at increasing distances.
2v2 with 4 Small Goals new
A competitive 2v2 drill that develops attacking, defending, and decision-making by encouraging players to find space and score on one of two goals while defending their own.
4v4+1 Corner Support Rondo new
A dynamic possession drill that develops passing, movement, and decision-making by incorporating corner support players and a neutral player in a 15x15-yard grid.
4v4+4 Corner Rondo new
A high-intensity possession drill that incorporates quick transitions, movement, and decision-making by using four corner players as support in a 25x25-yard grid.
4v4+4 Continuous Transition Rondo new
A dynamic possession rondo emphasizing quick transitions, pressing, and positional awareness in a 10x20-yard space with rotating roles.
4v4+3 Continuous Transition Rondo new
A high-intensity rondo focusing on quick transitions, possession play, and defensive pressing in a 10x20-yard area with rotating roles.