Free practice Ball Mastery & Technical
Arsenal Technical Passing & Receiving
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Aim
Improve receiving on the move, turning and passing forward with control.
How it works
Two players move into a central square together to receive from outside feeders. Each receiving action leads into a turn and a pass to the opposite side.
• On the coach's signal, both players enter the central square from opposite sides.
• Each player receives a pass from an outside feeder while moving into the space.
• Take a controlled first touch and turn away from the direction of pressure.
• Pass forward to a new player on the opposite side of the square.
• Repeat the receiving sequence, checking the next option early so the turn and pass flow together.
Improve receiving on the move, turning and passing forward with control.
How it works
Two players move into a central square together to receive from outside feeders. Each receiving action leads into a turn and a pass to the opposite side.
• On the coach's signal, both players enter the central square from opposite sides.
• Each player receives a pass from an outside feeder while moving into the space.
• Take a controlled first touch and turn away from the direction of pressure.
• Pass forward to a new player on the opposite side of the square.
• Repeat the receiving sequence, checking the next option early so the turn and pass flow together.
Coaching points
• Body Orientation – Players should arrive with an open body shape, ready to receive on the half-turn and transition quickly into the next pass.
• Scanning Before Receiving – Encourage players to scan their surroundings prior to receiving, allowing better decision-making and spatial awareness.
• First Touch Direction – The initial touch should take the player into space or towards their next action, rather than stopping the ball dead.
• Pass Execution – Focus on clean, accurate passes off both feet with appropriate weight and timing to maintain tempo and rhythm across the grid.
• Scanning Before Receiving – Encourage players to scan their surroundings prior to receiving, allowing better decision-making and spatial awareness.
• First Touch Direction – The initial touch should take the player into space or towards their next action, rather than stopping the ball dead.
• Pass Execution – Focus on clean, accurate passes off both feet with appropriate weight and timing to maintain tempo and rhythm across the grid.
Progression 1
Passive Defender Inside Square
Add a passive defender in the square who applies light pressure, encouraging players to use feints, shielding, or quick turns to evade pressure before passing.
Focus:
Improves composure on the ball, close control in tight areas, and confidence turning away from light pressure realistically.
Add a passive defender in the square who applies light pressure, encouraging players to use feints, shielding, or quick turns to evade pressure before passing.
Focus:
Improves composure on the ball, close control in tight areas, and confidence turning away from light pressure realistically.
Progression 2
One-Touch Passing After Turn
Once players turn, challenge them to deliver their return pass with only one touch, demanding quicker processing and sharper body positioning.
Focus:
Develops sharper footwork, faster technical execution, and a greater awareness of space and timing under tighter constraints.
Once players turn, challenge them to deliver their return pass with only one touch, demanding quicker processing and sharper body positioning.
Focus:
Develops sharper footwork, faster technical execution, and a greater awareness of space and timing under tighter constraints.
