Objective:

Organization

• Using markers/grids, organize six-yard squares six yards apart.

• One player passes to partner in opposite square.

• Organize squares to accommodate all players. If odd number, coach joins in.

• For pass to count as “accurate” it land in the opposite square without touching the ground in between.

• Each player is allowed a maximum of three touches in their square (one to control, one to set up the pass and the third to chip the ball.

• Use the King’s Court game system to make it a fun challenge for the players (see King’s Court). 3- to 4-minute rounds.

• Adjust size and distance of areas to ability of players.

 

Teaching

• Encourage the receiving player in most instances to control the ball before it touches the ground (with thigh or chest).

• Use the second touch to nicely set up the ball for the chip.

• Before starting King’s Court allow them some time to practice their chipping technique (kicking foot under the ball, stubbing action with limited follow through).

• Receiver must be very alert and quickly moving into the line of the ball to improve chances of control.

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Progressions

• Is the progression from the Square Pegs (Ground Pass) of the U11 and is very challenging.

• Make the squares bigger if it is too challenging.

• Consider having three squares (three players) working together in a triangular set up to produce a change of direction.