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Passing ยท U8 to U16

Triangle passing with rotation

Players pass around a triangle and follow their pass to the next cone. Lots of touches, quick rhythm and a natural way to teach opening up to receive.

U8 to U16Ages
3 to 5 per trianglePlayers
10 m triangleArea
10 minsTime

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Set-up

  • Three cones in a triangle about 10 metres apart.
  • One or two players at each cone, the ball starts at one cone.

Equipment: 3 cones, 1 ball per group

How it works

  1. Pass to the next cone and run to where you passed.
  2. The receiver opens up, takes a touch across their body and passes on.
  3. Change direction every couple of minutes.

Coaching points

  • Open your body before the ball arrives.
  • First touch away from your feet, into the next pass.
  • Firm pass along the ground, into the receiver's back foot.

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Make it easier

  • Two touches each
  • Smaller triangle

Make it harder

  • One-touch
  • Two balls at once
  • Weaker foot only

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