Wave 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. 2Form three waves of players behind the start line.
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. 4Each wave sets off two seconds after the one in front.
5. 5Every wave completes six journeys before the practice ends.

Progressions

• +Reduce the gap between waves
• +Raise the demand once the group is consistently successful

Regressions

• -Increase the gap and slow the tempo
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Back wave starts facing away and turns on the whistle
• -Run the practice on the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Standing still to pass
• -Full-power passes from the first minute
• -Waves bunching into one crowd