Grow up your team’s potential with this dynamic Speed Work & Passing Combinations drill! Perfect for players aged 12 and above, this exercise is ideal for a warm-up or as part of your speed work and intensive play training sessions.
Contents
Drill Set-Up:
- Equipment: Footballs, cones (4 markers), Shalom poles (5), small hurdles (3), and a speed ladder.
- Players: 8-10 players.
- Playing Area: 40×40 meters.
Drill Breakdown:
This drill combines speed work with passing combinations and dynamic movement, ideal for a warm-up or training session focus on speed and attacking play. (Include a call to action to refer to the picture for the set-up.)
Step 1: Speed Ladder & Hurdle Work:
- Players start on one side of the playing area.
- Each player completes a set of agility drills using the speed ladder and hurdles, focusing on footwork, acceleration, and maintaining control of the ball.
Step 2: Passing Combinations & Movement:
- After completing the agility drills, players transition into passing combinations with high intensity.
- Players utilize the cones and Shalom poles as guides for angled runs and passing lanes.
- The drill incorporates a series of passes (e.g., one-touch, diagonal) to keep the tempo high and encourage quick decision-making.
Check out the accompanying video for a visual demonstration of the drill in action:
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Coaching Cues:
- Warm-Up Focus: During the warm-up, emphasize gradual increases in speed and intensity to prepare players for the training session.
- Technical Execution: Encourage good technique during the agility drills, focusing on proper footwork and ball control.
- Communication: Promote clear communication between players during the passing combinations, calling for the ball and indicating passing lanes.
- Decision-Making: Guide players to make quick decisions on when and where to pass based on their movement and teammate positioning.
Benefits:
- Improves players’ speed, agility, and ball control.
- Develops passing accuracy and technique under pressure.
- Enhances communication and coordination between players.
- Sharpens decision-making skills in a dynamic passing environment.
- Provides a high-intensity warm-up that prepares players for training or a match.
By incorporating the Speed Work & Passing Combinations drill into your training regimen, you’ll equip your players with the physical attributes and technical skills necessary to excel in a fast-paced game.
Remember, you can adjust the complexity of the drill (e.g., types of passes, agility drills) to suit your team’s skill level and training objectives.
Related Drill: Warm-up exercise | Agility Ladder, Passing and Finishing
Happy Coaching & Good Luck!
