Passing Zones

Players practice passing and creating space on the field by moving through zones.

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• Set Up

  • Split the field into 3 equal-sized horizontal zones.

  • Have players spread out in the 3 zones, and give a ball to about ⅓ of the players in different zones.

• Equipment

  • Balls

  • Disc cones

• Objective

  Goal is for players to be moving the entire game and to practice 1 and 2 touch passes.

• Directions

  1. Players can only run into a different zone if they do not have a ball.

  2. Players who are dribbling a ball should pass after 1 or 2 touches.

• Variations

  • Players have to pass to a player in a different zone

• Coaching Points

  • Players should be aware of the space they need to trap the ball.

  • Encourage players to move off the ball and make decisions.

  • Recognize players who call their teammates names when passing.