15 min
10-20 players
Technical
Diamond play with ball control (youth soccer) (U8)
A very simple drill to set up, it is ideal for younger players in youth academy and will allow them to work on coordination, ball control, and passing game.
Description
Position 5 cones to form a diamond, then place at least 2 players at each cone (see diagram for more details). Then set up 2 ball sources, one at each end.
The drill will proceed as follows:
1. The 1st player (A) makes a short pass to the center, to the 2nd player (B).
2. After making a directi...
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