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Developing Possession

This document outlines a soccer practice drill to develop possession skills. The drill uses a 10x10 yard grid with 4 players on the outside and 2 defenders in the middle. The objective is for outside players to complete passes across the grid or sides, trying to split the defenders. Players must develop an appreciation for spaces and passing opportunities, which are constantly changing. The drill can progress by adding support players inside the grid who receive and return passes before a cross-field pass.

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Developing Possession

This document outlines a soccer practice drill to develop possession skills. The drill uses a 10x10 yard grid with 4 players on the outside and 2 defenders in the middle. The objective is for outside players to complete passes across the grid or sides, trying to split the defenders. Players must develop an appreciation for spaces and passing opportunities, which are constantly changing. The drill can progress by adding support players inside the grid who receive and return passes before a cross-field pass.

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Practice organisation

Area 10x10yds sq. as illustrated.

10 yds

6 players, 1 ball.
P
 ractice starts with: 4 players positioned on the outside of square
(one on each side), 2Ds in middle.
O
 bjective of practice: complete a pass across the square, or across
two sides, trying to split the 2 defenders when possible.

Possession play

Developing possession

Players in middle attempt to prevent this &/or intercept.


All passes to be played along ground.

Detail
P
 layers need to develop appreciation of spaces & opportunities
to pass, which are constantly changing.
Simple progressions for this practice are:

10 yds

Rotate players to keep players in middle relatively fresh.

- Players on outside have a partner to whom receiving player


tries to immediately make a set-up pass to deliver a quick
cross-field pass.
- Introduce a support player inside grid who receives passes
from outside & returns, before a cross-field pass is made.

Age group
8-11 years

- Allow player inside grid to receive from outside, turn & pass
cross-field, or elect to rebound back to a player on outside
if challenged.
- Practice should start in a 10 v 10 yard grid to start, but the coach
should quickly reduce the side of the area.

Key coaching points


Look for passing angles & spaces to pass through.
Weight & type of pass to select to be successful.
Disguise passes & feints to pass to unbalance Ds.

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