#111: Passing and Movement

Passing through defenders: Create a pitch with two end zones and a middle defensive zone. Start 2+2v2 (two passers in each end zone, two defenders in the middle); increase to 3s or 4s as players improve. End-zone players pass to each other, create space, then time a pass through the middle zone to the other end. Defenders intercept; intercepting team swaps with the end that lost the ball. Competition: start with 10 points; lose one point each time you must go in the middle. Easier: allow rolling or throwing the ball. Harder: require a first-time pass through the middle.

Skill dev — 5v5 on passing goals: Two equal teams. Distribute multiple small cone gates across the pitch. Teams retain possession and score a point by completing a successful pass through a gate. First team to 10 points wins. Easier: start with throw-and-catch; wider gates. Harder: narrower gates; use weaker foot; add a second ball. Game application — 2+2v2+2: Four teams, each with its own colour-coded goal to defend. Coach chooses two colours to combine and attack the other two teams' goals. Alternatively: three teams combine against one (single team scores in any of the three goals, worth 3 points; three teams together score in the one goal). Easier: large pitch and goals; 2v2 format. Harder: each team nominates a goalkeeper.