Pass and Chase

Objective

• -Pass and immediately react
• -Recover shape after losing the ball
• -Create quick support

Setup

1. 1Mark a small square and split players into two teams.
2. 2Place one ball in play at a time.
3. 3Start with even numbers if possible.

How to play

1. 1Teams keep the ball with short passes and movement.
2. 2When the ball is lost, the nearest players must chase and press straight away.
3. 3A turnover counts as a bonus if the new team can make two passes quickly.
4. 4Restart with the coach if the ball goes out.
5. 5Keep the game fast and lively.

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

• -Walking after losing possession
• -Hard passes with no control
• -No one closing the ball