By Sean Pearson Area Size: 42 x 36 yards Time: 20 mins Players: 4 v 4 + 5 Objectives To decide the where, when and how to play a long aerial pass To decide early which body part to use to execute a close control of the ball (chest, thigh or foot) Set-Up 1 large
Continue readingBy Lawrence Fine, Author of the FineSoccer Coaching Bible.
Welcome to the FineSoccer Newsletter. Today’s featured activity works on long passing, receiving, crossing and finishing.
Start with a 50 x 40 area with a goal on each end line and a keeper in goal. The group is evenly split into 4 groups just outside the 4 posts. There is also a player out wide on each side.
The player with the ball plays a
Continue readingWelcome to the FineSoccer Drills Newsletter. Today’s featured activity works on long passes, receiving long passes and short combinations.
Start with players in groups of 2’s in a 50 x 50 area.
One player has a ball and they make a long pass (preferably between 30-45 yards) to another
If you asked a group of 100 players to list their 5 favorite practices I don't think that 'Long Passing' would show up on the list. The activity itself is not intrinsically fun or exciting. But you can make it challenging and competitive if you turn it into a game. It's important to first make
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