Soccer
First-Time Passing Square
Improve accuracy and speed of one-touch passing
10 min
8 minutes continuous
Beginner
Why this drill
improve clean first-time passing.
Setup
Two-player wall/partner passing in controlled lane.
Instructions
- 1Set four players at the corners of a 10x10 yard square.
- 2Pass one-touch to the player on your right, always moving the ball forward.
- 3Open your body shape to receive at an angle, not square to the ball.
- 4Switch direction every two minutes.
Key feel
Opening the hips to play forward in one motion.
Success cue
Passes stay playable without unnecessary reset steps.
Recommended reps
8 minutes continuous
Progression
Add angle changes.
Common mistake
Receiving square-on and needing an extra touch to turn.