15 min
3-18 players
Technical
3-Pass Drill with Forward Progression (U9)
Simple and effective, this ideal exercise for youth soccer will allow you to work on passing technique while offering your players numerous variations.
Description
Form groups of 3 players with 1 ball per group. You can position your players on a goal line or on the penalty area line. The exercise will take place in a forward run (see animation).
The drill proceeds as follows:
1. Start with a pass from A to B, who immediately lays it off.
2. A then plays ...
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