Passing Diamond

Objective

• -Sharp, accurate passing off both feet
• -First touch out of the feet into the direction of travel
• -Build passing rhythm under light pressure

Setup

1. 1Set a diamond with a cone at each point.
2. 2Two players at the base cone, one at each other cone.
3. 3One ball per diamond to begin.

How to play

1. 1Pass left, follow the pass and join the back of that line.
2. 2Ball circulates one way, players always follow their pass.
3. 3Switch direction after 90 seconds to work the other foot.

Progressions

• +Add a second ball
• +One-touch only
• +Floating defender inside

Regressions

• -Shrink the diamond
• -Unlimited touches

Variations

• -Set-back and spin
• -Add a third-man run to the far cone

Common mistakes

• -Square body shape hiding the next pass
• -Under-hit passes dying before the receiver
• -Standing on the cone instead of checking away