Passes on the diamond

Goal:

Pass

Soccer Technique

Equipment

4 cones
Balls

Preparation

Playing Area: 25x25 meters / 27x27 yds
Players: 5+
Duration: 16 minutes
Series: 4 of 3 minutes each with 1 minute of recovery between sets

Summary

Train diagonal passes for support and depth, as well as passing combinations, using the diamond drill

Secondary Objectives

Visual perception, Peripheral vision, Pass, First touch, Oriented control, Triangle

Organization

Place four cones at the corners of a diamond-shaped course with sides measuring approximately 10 meters/11 yards. One player stands in the center of the diamond (M), while the other players line up on one corner of the diamond, with the first player in line in possession of the ball (P).

Description

One player starts in the center of the diamond while the others position themselves behind one of the cones
The first player in line (P) starts by passing the ball to the teammate in the center (M) and sprints diagonally toward the next cone to receive the pass that completes the triangle with M
Player P, at the second cone, plays a support play to M before running toward the third cone
P, upon reaching the third cone, receives the pass from M, which is returned before running toward the fourth cone
P, at the fourth cone, receives the pass again from M, but instead of passing it back, P passes the ball to the next teammate waiting in line at the starting point
The drill is repeated in the same manner for each player. After every player in the line has completed the diamond (a full lap around the perimeter of the training station), they switch positions with the player in the center (M) so that everyone has the chance to play this role

Rules

When moving along the perimeter of the workstation, players must complete the movement in no more than two touches (receiving and passing)
Have the players move along the perimeter of the course in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions

Variations

Add a “passive” defender to the center of the playing area so that M must defend the ball while teammates run around the diamond to receive passes

Coaching Points

Quality of the first touch: orient the reception so that the ball can be passed following the rotation of the course
Quality and intensity of the pass to make the drill faster and more dynamic
High intensity
Ball protection by player M positioned in the center during the 1v1 situation with the defender (see variation)
Pay attention to the body posture of the central player so that they always maintain focus on the ball and the movement of teammates along the perimeter of the training station

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