Directional Passing

Required Equipment
x 1 per 9 Players	x 3	x Good Supply	None
Area		Additional Equipment
	X = 30 yards Y = 20 yards		None
View Session
Key Factors
Passing Factors Accuracy Weight Timing Disguise Supporting Factors Angle Distance Communication
Starting Position
2 attackers and 1 defender in each section, the ball begins in one of the end sections.

The team in possession should look to pass the ball through the sections from one end of the grid to the other, without the defenders dispossessing them.

The attackers should look to pass the ball forward as soon as the opportunity arises and not just retain possession within their own section. In order for a forward passing opportunity to occur the players in the next grid must ensure they create space for themselves and offer the correct supporting positions.

• They should spread out as high and wide as possible by ‘threatening the back of their defender’ or by ‘checking out’. These movements then create space in front of the attacker to move into.
• They can even cross over and exploit the space vacated by the other attacker.

All the passes between players, regardless of whether they are in the same grid or across grids, should be;

• Accurate: To ensure possession is retained and that players do not have to adjust their positioning,
• Correctly weighted and along the floor if possible: To ensure that the receiving player has no problems controlling it.
• Played at the correct time: To minimise the impact the defender can have on the receiving player.
• Played to the receiver’s strong side: To ensure the receiving player is comfortable.

Once the ball has reached each end of the grid, it should be passed back towards the end other end, so that a cycle continues.

Defenders and the attackers in each grid should be rotated regularly.

This is an example of one of the many soccer coaching sessions that are contained within the site. This coaching session is taken from the Skill section and is relevant to soccer coaches that wish to place their players into an opposed situation.

To return to the Sessions Section of the Tour please click here

As the actual coaching session is the most important element of a soccer coach's role it is crucial that they get it correct. They should ensure the information they provide is accurate and relevant to the players they are coaching. They should also ensure that they have a variety of soccer coaching sessions available to them within their arsenal, as this is the best way to develop players of all levels.

It is for all of these reasons that CoachesColleague is so relevant to coaches all over the world.

So join up today and unlock your access to hundreds of soccer coaching sessions.