Sequence Passing with Sprints
Sprinting Soccer Drill
Intensive session to improve a players sprinting and turning with the involvement of a ball.
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X = 15 Yards Y = 15 Yards |
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All players start within the area. One player begins with the ball. |
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All the players receive a number from 1 upwards. 1 must start with the ball. They throw the ball to 2, 2 throws it to 3 so forth, until the last person throws it back to 1. The ball must thrown while on the move, no players can remain static in the area. Once the player has distributed the ball they must sprint around one of the poles on the outside and then return to the area before they are due to receive the ball again. When sprinting around the pole they should seek to get low in the turn and accelerate out back into the area. The time spent moving in the area is a mini recovery period, they have to be active but do not have to be a full speed. Players should also be encouraged to go around poles from different sides to they be accustomed to pushing off both feet and dropping both shoulders. Poles can be angled to promote a lower turn.
As many players will be going in different directions communication is crucial so the player receiving the ball knows exactly where their next pass is.
The fewer the players or the longer the runs the more intense this session becomes.
This session can be carried out with be ball being passed between the players using their feet instead, attempt to encourage 1 touch play.