Inside Out Passing

Objective

• -Dribble then pass accurately
• -Change speed and direction
• -Link individual skill to passing

Setup

1. 1Place a cone square in the middle of the area.
2. 2Players start around the outside with a ball each.
3. 3A few cone targets are set near the corners.

How to play

1. 1Players dribble into the middle, turn out, and pass to a corner target or teammate.
2. 2After passing, they collect a new ball or move to another starting point.
3. 3Encourage different turns such as inside cuts and outside cuts.
4. 4Work both sides of the body.
5. 5Keep the flow continuous with no long queues.

Progressions

• +Two-Touch Limit: drop to one touch in the central area
• +Weak Foot Only: add a defender to raise the pressure
• +Tempo Clock: cut the clock to four seconds
• +Add a competitive scoreline for the last round

Regressions

• -Two-Touch Limit: allow three touches while the picture is learned
• -Weak Foot Only: static, unopposed reps before adding movement
• -Tempo Clock: extend the clock to ten seconds
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Two-Touch Limit — Players are limited to two touches — one to control, one to release.
• -Weak Foot Only — Every touch, pass and finish must be with the weaker foot.
• -Tempo Clock — The ball must reach the end action inside six seconds or the rep restarts.
• -Scan and Cue — The coach shows a colour or number and the receiver must call it before their first touch.
• -Shadow Pressure — A shadow defender applies half pressure and can win the ball only after the first touch.
• -Score Challenge — Run it as a timed competition — pairs or teams count successful reps and compare scores.
• -1-to-1 Session — Run as an individual session: coach serves, one player works through the reps with rest built in.
• -Flip the practice to the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Turning without control
• -Passing too late after the dribble
• -Using the same foot every time