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Passing Drills Passing Numbers   Purpose of the Drill Correct passing technique   Steps Players are in pairs and 3 meters apart. Player passes ball to partner. Players can then be timed to see how many complete passes they make in one minute. Repeat.     Passing in Triangle   Purpose of the Drill Increase passing skills from different sides using both feet.   Steps Players stand in triangle 3 meters apart. Players pass ball to each other in a clockwise direction. Players pass ball to each other in counterclockwise direction. This exercise can also be done in a square using four players.     Lower Ability — Football Bowling   Purpose of the Drill Increase accuracy when passing. Aids player passing under pressure.   Steps Designate a 10-meter-by-10-meter area. Place five to 10 cones up the middle. Form teams of three or four players. Players pass and try to knock down cones. Coach retrieves and returns balls from middle. Keep time to see how long it takes to knock down all the cones, or play one group against another.   Points of Emphasis:  Knocking over the cones — stress accuracy of the pass, not speed. When to Use: Training sessions related to passing skills.     Intermediate Ability — Player in the Middle Passing   Purpose of the Drill Adapts players to game situations. Helps players to think quickly in possession.   Steps Designate a 15-meter-by-15-meter square. Position one player in the middle (initially the coach). Three players stand on the outside of the square with the ball. See how many passes the three players can make before being intercepted. Rotate middle player every two minutes. Show players how to move to the open corner to get open for a pass. See which group can get the most passes.   Points of Emphasis:  Keep the ball moving at all times, therefore, middle player always has to be alert. When to Use:  End of training sessions when players are warmed up to increase their awareness in game-like situations.

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