Soccer is really that easy. I spent a lot of time with my team with simple keep ball games, not only does it teach them to pass and move, to communicate with each other but it gives them a session with plenty of ball time. My favorite session for this is one i call 'Doggy in the Middle'.
I start by marking out an area and bib one (or more) player, the doggy. The other players in the area have to move the ball around and stop the doggy from getting the ball. I set a target of one minute for this.
How do i make it harder?
Add a second ball, this really puts the cat among the pigeons as now the players not only have to find a pass to player they have to find a player who doesn't have the ball.
Add a second defender.
Another way is to make the game area smaller, this is the preferred option to the second (or third) ball option. A smaller area makes the players work harder to find space and improves their touch.
Coaching points.
Encourage the players to keep moving, a player standing still is a waste of a player.
Talk to each other, if you want the ball shout for it.
Passing lines, if you can't see the player you want to pass to then you can't pass it to them, there is someone in the way
Draw the defender, if you have the ball and there is no challenge, why would you pass it? Draw in the defender and pass the ball, this takes them out the game giving your team mate more room.
Happy Coaching.
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