Challenge Pass and Move Warm Up

Objective

• -Warm up with passing rather than laps
• -Get eyes and feet working together early
• -Build up to session tempo gradually

Setup

1. 1An open area with players moving freely in a 22 x 18 yards area.
2. 2Write three personal challenges on a cone at each station.
3. 3One ball between two.

How to play

1. 1Pairs pass while moving around the area, avoiding other pairs.
2. 2Increase the passing distance every 90 seconds.
3. 3Add one-touch passing for the final block.
4. 4Players pick the challenge level they want to attempt first.
5. 5Each player logs a personal best and tries to beat it next week.

Progressions

• +Everyone moves up one level
• +Raise the demand once the group is consistently successful

Regressions

• -Add an extra attempt at each level
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Players design a fourth challenge themselves
• -Run the practice on the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Standing still to pass
• -Full-power passes from the first minute
• -Choosing the easy level every time