Thread The Needle

Purpose of the Drill:

This is a simple skill drill that helps players improve their passing precision.

How it Works:

  • Set up a series of cones or poles as shown.
  • Working in pairs, one player (A) starts inside the cones with the a ball.
  • The other player (B) starts on the outside.
  • Player B then moves to a position that has a clear line of sight through the cones to Player A.
  • Player A then passes the ball to Player B ensuring they do not hit the cones or poles with the ball.
  • Player B returns the ball and then moves to a different location, and the drill repeats.
  • Continue this for a certain number of passes or set time limit and then swap roles.

Coaching Tips:

  • Add or subtract more cones/poles to adjust the difficulty of the drill.
  • As players improve encourage Player A to pass to Player B whilst Player B is on the move.
  • Work through this drill a number of times using opposite hand/feet, and change types of passes (ie bounce pass, etc).
  • Advance the drill by making Player A move position in-between passes. For example, when Player B is moving to position, Player A must touch a cone behind them before making the next pass. This will help Player A improve their footwork and balance required for passing.
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