Faking a pass reception: simplified situation

Situational drill to develop three-player offensive cooperation

Equipment
  • Markers
  • 1 goal
  • Balls
Preparation
  • Playing Area: 20x10 meters / 22x11 yds
  • Players: at least 3 + 1 goalkeeper
  • Duration: 10 minutes
  • Series: 1
Faking a pass reception: simplified situation
Summary

Situational drill to develop three-player offensive cooperation

Organization

Players A, B, and C start in the positions shown in the picture. The ball always starts from player A. A goalkeeper defends the goal.

Description

  • Player A passes the ball to player B and moves toward the center
  • Player B returns the pass to A, who then decides whether to fake a pass reception for player C (and then receive the ball again to finish the play) or to receive the ball facing the center and finish the play
  • Player C always moves in line with A and the ball in order to receive the dummy pass

Rules

  • Finalize the action following the fake reception

Coaching Points

  • Pay attention to the movement and posture of the player attempting to fake the pass reception and the player who is to benefit from it
  • Pay attention to the movement and posture of the player who is to benefit from the fake reception
  • Teach players how to read the timing and execute the fake reception
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