11/12/2024
Perfect for youth footballers to build awareness and support movement.
Passing Drill: Scanning and Support (30 minutes)
Setup
Equipment: 2 cones and 1 ball per group of 3 players.
Distance: Place the cones 15 walking steps apart.
Players: Two players at either cone (A and B) and one player in the middle (C).
Drill Structure
Objective: Develop passing accuracy, scanning, displacement, and support movement.
1. Positioning:
Player A stands at one cone, Player B at the opposite cone, and Player C starts in the middle.
2. Activity Flow:
Player A passes to the middle player (Player C).
Player C receives with 2 touches:
First touch: Control and scan for the next action.
Second touch: Pass to Player B.
Player C constantly moves and scans to maintain positioning and awareness.
3. Rotation:
After 30 seconds, Player A rotates into the middle, Player C takes their place, and the drill continues.
Repeat until each player has been in the middle 3 times.
Progression
1. Phase 1 (3 minutes):
Start with low intensity to understand movements, scanning, and body positioning.
2. Phase 2 (1 minute):
Increase the pace of passes and movement to challenge reactions and focus.
3. Phase 3 (2 minutes):
Maintain the higher speed while ensuring passing accuracy and support positioning.
Key Points to Emphasize:
Scanning: Encourage constant head movements to observe both cones and anticipate the next pass.
Body Orientation: Always be open to the ball and the next target.
Communication: Verbally support teammates with calls like "man on" or "turn."
Accuracy: Ensure sharp, accurate passes to feet.
Total Duration: 30 minutes.
3 rotations x 3 players in the middle = 9 sessions (approximately 3 minutes per session).
Adjust intensity as players become comfortable.
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