Flow 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 24 x 20 yards area.
2. 2Spread the starting cones so nobody has to queue for more than a few seconds.
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. 4Everyone starts moving on the whistle and keeps flowing without stopping.
5. 5No score — the aim is smooth, unbroken movement for the full block.

Progressions

• +Add a second lap at a higher tempo
• +Raise the demand once the group is consistently successful

Regressions

• -Shorten the block and add a walking lap
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Pair players up so they mirror each other's route
• -Run the practice on the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Standing still to pass
• -Full-power passes from the first minute
• -Queues forming at one cone