PLANNER SEGMENT. Small Group Play.
PYRAMID BLOCK. Receiving & Passing
PURPOSE. To Improve first touch & Passing Accuracy
AGE. U12, U16.
SET UP.
A 10x10m grid with three players on each corner.
Two balls at adjacent corners.
6m flag goals at each corner
ACTION
The first player opposite the player with the ball sprints across diagonally and calls for the ball.
The passer plays it when the runner passes the middle of the square.
The runner receives and turns and passes back—or into his goalieʼs hands, and rejoins the back of his group.
The other teams repeat the sequence.
Actions:
- Simple inside of foot turn & finish.
- Outside of foot & finish.
- Pull behind standing leg.
- Receive with chest & turn.
VARIATION 1
A defender provides passive pressure.
- The same turns as above.
- One-touch to turn and one to finish.
COACHʼS TIP.
Start slowly and focus on correct technique and accuracy on the shot.
With mastery add a passive defender.
PLAYERʼS TIP.
Demand the ball.
Take the ball wide to the side donʼt turn on the spot in anticipation of a defender behind.
Drive the ball low and accurately to your team mate.
