84-P1 · Technical practice · U6–U11
1st Touch, Passing and Fitness
1st Touch, Passing and Fitness is a technical practice for U6–U11 teams (9 players, 20 × 20 yards) that works on passing, movement and turning.
This simple technical practice takes place in a 20 by 20-yard area and develops players 1st touch, passing accuracy and fitness.
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1:24 - Age group
- U6–U11
- Players
- 9 players
- Area
- 20 × 20 yards (1/8 Pitch)
- Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- No
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Technical practice
- Coach level
- Beginner (D Licence)
How it's set up
This simple technical practice takes place in a 20 by 20-yard area and develops players 1st touch, passing accuracy and fitness. We setup by splitting players into groups of three, with one player from each group starting in the centre as the working player. To begin, the outside player with the ball will pass to the central player, who takes a 1st touch to turn out and passes to the outside player on the opposite side. This continues for 2-3 minutes, before the coach calls for the working player to switch out with one of their teammates.
Key coaching points
- Open Body shape to turn out quickly
- Focus on passing accuracy and weight
- Alternate between left and right foot passes and control
Also in the full practice
- 3 progressions to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- 3 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (1:24) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
- Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club
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