Ladder 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. 2Lay a line of gates increasing in difficulty away from the start cone.
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 work through the gates in order, starting with the easiest.
5. 5Players climb the ladder one level for every clean rep and drop a level on a mistake.

Progressions

• +Add a timed element at the top level
• +Raise the demand once the group is consistently successful

Regressions

• -Widen the gates at every level
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Pairs climb the ladder together
• -Run the practice on the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Standing still to pass
• -Full-power passes from the first minute
• -Skipping levels and losing quality