This week's exercises are from our book, 'Dutch Total Football'
Rectangle Passing - Turn / Back Foot
Set-Up
Area 30 x 25 yards / 12 players – 4 balls 2 balls should be played simultaneously, starting diagonally opposite each other. Rotation: follow your pass to the next spot
Organization
The first drill involves turning with the ball, and then passing to the corner player. The first pass should go to the inside foot of the middle player (right foot in the diagram) - then a protective turn, shielding the ball, followed by a pass to the corner player. The corner player should check away, then come to the ball, take it on the dribble to a point then finish the play with a pass to the last player in line without a ball. The same activity is going in the other half of the setup.In the second drill, the first pass should go to the back foot of the middle player (left foot in the diagram), this will allow the player to open up as he receives the ball and face the next pass. The drill progresses in the same manner as the first drill.
Coaching Points
- Demand high ball speedPass to the correct foot
- Time the movement to the pass and the pass to the movement
- Keep the tempo (flow) high – it is an intensive drill
- The last player in the corner will receive a pass – keep them focused
