Objective
The Soccer Ball Smash soccer passing drill will focus on the player who is just learning to pass, as this drill will focus on passing accuracy.
Equipment Needed
Setup
- Create a large grid approximately 40X50 yards.
- Pair up each of the players and make sure each player has a ball.
- The two partners should stand near to each other inside the grid but spread away from other groups of players when starting this drill.
Instructions
- Instruct player 1 to pass his ball forward.
- After Player 1's ball stops moving, player 2 then passes their ball at player 1's ball in an attempt to hit player 1's ball.
- If player 2 misses, then player 1 tries to hit player 2's ball from where it landed previously.
- Each time a player hits their opponents ball, they collect a point.
- The first player to 5 wins that match.
Coaching Points
- Make sure the players are striking the ball with the right surface of the foot.
- Make sure the weight of the pass is good
- Watch the plant foot to make sure it is pointing to its target.
Variations
- Alternate the groups and repeat.
- Limit players to passing with certain parts of the foot: inside, outside, instep
