15 min
6-18 players
Warm-up

Passing game work with a square of 6 players (U12)

This exercise allows you to work on passing from different angles. It is very easy to set up and can be used as a warm-up or a technical drill within your session.

Description

Position 4 cones to form a square of approximately 12-15m on each side, then place a fifth cone that will serve as the starting point of the exercise. Then place at least 2 players at the starting point with a ball, and one player at each cone (see diagram).

The exercise will proceed as follows:...

Passing game work with a square of 6 players

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