Passing and Possession

VVV Venlo U17s

This passing and possession practice is contributed by U17 coach Roger Bongaerts of Dutch First Division club VVV-Venlo.

30 Yards

Warm-Up
All players have a ball and dribble inside a 35 x 30-yard area.

Coaching Points
Change of pace and direction Dribble toward open space - avoid contact with others Dribble using both feet On coachs signal, practice turns and moves

35 Yard

30 Yards

Warm-Up Progression
Now add two defenders to put pressure on the dribblers. Change defenders every 30 seconds.

Passing and Receiving

Organize the players and cones as shown. Player One passes the ball to Player Two and follows his pass. Player Two plays the ball to Player Three and follows his pass. Player Three plays the ball through the cones to Player Four. After passing, Player Three back peddles to starting position. Player Four plays the ball to the next player in the middle and repeat as before.

Coaching Points
All passes are one touch Receive and pass in one motion All players in motion, move to the ball Correct weight and direction of the pass Add second ball as players improve

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Passing and Possession

4 v 4 + 2 Goalkeepers
Form two teams with eight players each on a 35 x 30-yards field. The teams play 4 v 4 while the four remaining players behind their own goal are ready with a ball. The team that shoots/scores stays on.

Example
The white team shoots and misses. The white stays on and four new players from the black team come on with a ball. Throw-ins are taken without the teams switching.

8 v 8 + 2 Goalkeepers
Play 8 v 8 on a 60 x 80-yard field.

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