4 players participate, each stands in a corner just outside a cone
Any of the 4 players can start with the ball
Short passing drill execution:
Players must pass the ball from player to player around the outside of the square focusing on controlling the ball and the quality of the pass
The aim is for the ball to stay on the outside of the square and not hit the cones
The drill can continue for a few minutes then switch direction
Coaching tips:
When the ball is travelling in a clockwise direction, players should use the left foot only, then when the ball travels counter-clockwise they should use the right
Players to make a small sharp movement of a couple of yards back from the cone in order to receive the ball on their inside foot and create a passing angle to the next player – they should time this movement with the previous player receiving the ball (they can imagine their cone is an opposition player)
Focus on the quality of the first touch
Encourage good weight and accuracy of passes
Progressions:
Limit of 2 touches per player
Make square bigger for longer passes
Variations:
Players can follow their pass to add a fitness element (with the last player dribbling to the empty cone each time the ball goes round the square)
Introduce a second ball so two balls are circulating the square at the same time (you may need to make the square into a pentagon and add a 5th player)
