"Pass and Move" Task Outline

Tactical Problem:  Passing and then finding and moving to open space.
Skill Objective:  Passing the soccer ball using the in-step of the foot, and moving to open space to receive pass.

Teaching Points: 

Tactic/Strategy:

  • Passing and moving to open space 
Skill:
  • Move to open space to receive pass
  • Passing to an open space
  • Verbal communication by player with the ball
  • In-step pass
  • Passing using two touch 
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Organizational Points: 
  • Group of three per grid
  • Each player stands on a cone (must be at different cones)
Extending Task:
  • One touch pass
  • Increase dimensions of grid
  • Encourage an increase of pace
  • Add defender, can only intercept ball, cannot check player with possession of the ball
Simplifying Task:
  • As many touches as necessary
  • Decrease the dimensions of grid
  • Slower passes
  • Defender can only walk to intercept ball, cannot check player with possession of the ball
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