Tag Archives for " Passing "

Cogi Change of Direction and Opening Up

This week's Animated Drills Video shows a functional passing and support pattern that will encourage players to create passing options for their players after passing the ball backward. The diagrams are created with the session planner on Planet Training that is available through from Planet.Training. How would you progress this activity? Share your ideas in the

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Three Square Passing Game

By Steven Smith Three Squares Area Size: For groups of six’s or seven’s a square grid of 44X44 (progressively smaller sized grids inside of larger grid) Teams: Three groups of six or seven (or other numbers as coach chooses) Time: 10-12 minutes Objective: Increase passing skills in teams of all developmental levels Narrative Taking risks and

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Possession with Transition

By Steven Smith Over the River Objectives: Increase possession skills while training fitness and transition. Increase the ability to defend in small groups. Set-Up This activity is designed to increase possession skills while focusing on transition, fitness and defensive pressure. It is perhaps one of the most challenging fitness possession games for a senior level team. The

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Double Box

This week's Animated Drills Video shows a set-up that can be used as a great warm-up for a dribbling, passing or combination play session. The diagrams are created with the session planner on Planet Training that is available through from Planet.Training. How would you progress this activity? Share your ideas in the comments section below the

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