Circuit 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 26 x 22 yards area.
2. 2Build four numbered mini-stations around the outside of the area.
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. 4Groups start at their own station and move round on the coach's call.
5. 5Two minutes per station with a 30-second walk between.

Progressions

• +Add a fifth station
• +Raise the demand once the group is consistently successful

Regressions

• -Drop to three stations and lengthen the rest
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Players choose their own station order
• -Run the practice on the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Standing still to pass
• -Full-power passes from the first minute
• -Rushing through stations without technique