How to Coach a Passing and Receiving Drill in Kids' Soccer
The "Triangle Game" helps players learn to pass and receive the ball properly. It has many possible variations.
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Orange Cones
- Soccer Apparel
- Soccer Cleats
- Soccer Shin Guards
- Soccer Uniforms
- Soccer Videos
- soccer balls
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Take three cones (or balls or pinnies) and create a triangle that is about one to two yards long on each side.
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Divide players into teams for two-on-two and have them make the same triangles all around the field.
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Begin the game with one pair from each foursome.
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Have the person with the ball pass it through the cone triangle and out the other side without touching any of the cones.
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Have that player's partner receive the ball and play it through a different side of the triangle, back to the first player. Each successful pass counts for one point.
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Instruct players not to pass the ball back through the same side of the triangle twice in a row.
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Have players count how many touches they take on the ball before passing it.
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Allow more touches on the ball for younger players, but try to get it down to two touches - one touch to receive the ball, the second touch to pass it.
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Have the pair in each foursome that isn't playing keep track of the score. As soon as the first pair either hits a cone or passes the ball back through the same side, they let the counters play.
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Explain that the team (pair) with the highest score (number of consecutive passes) is the winner.
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Focus on players keeping their heads up when passing and receiving.
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Tips & Warnings
Focus on different ways to receive the ball (e.g. inside of the foot, outside of the foot, across the body, on the sole).
Teach players to get the ball out from under their feet on the first touch, as this allows them to get their heads up.
Soccer is a physically demanding sport that could result in serious injury. We recommend that you seek the proper equipment and training before undertaking this activity.
