Speed Work & Passing: A Dynamic Drill

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.

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:

1. Players start on one side of the playing area.
2. 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:

1. After completing the agility drills, players transition into passing combinations with high intensity.
2. Players utilize the cones and Shalom poles as guides for angled runs and passing lanes.
3. 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:

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

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