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Soccer drills and practices related to perfect motor skills under different variables (body position, ball direction, speed, strength, height etc.):

Passing drills are mostly used in modern soccer during team microcycles. One of them, using the main motor skills of the sport, is listed below.
Create with cones and dummies the schedule of figure 1 with the distance between the cones 10-12 meters.

Use groups of 6-8 players.

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The player in position B starts behind the mannequin and comes forward at the right time to give a back pass. Upon receiving the ball from the player of the position D starts the next ball from position A. The change of players after the ball is in a circle from position A to B, the C and the D again driving the ball in the beginning.
The execution of the exercise be performed with the most precision and concentration. Change the direction of the exercise after the desired time.
Exercise intensity: 60-80% M.H.R.
Exercise duration: 5'-10 '.
Quantity of the exercise: 1-2 sets.

Stop: 1'-2 '.

  • Using this kind of training is to perfect a motor skill (low short pass, receiving, dribbling the ball) in beginner and advanced level.

  • At a high level this exercise can be used as a perfection or ''reminder'' for the motor skill or as an aerobic workout with the ball.

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1.Technique training with different variables

Variation 1:

Player A passes to B and moves to C. Player B passes to A and go to C. Player A passes to C. Player C passes to A and moves to A. Player A passes to C and go to position of B. Player C passes to A and go in A position. The same is and on the other side.

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Variation 2:

Player A passes to B and moves to C. Player B drive the ball toward to C pass the ball to him and make fake defense. Player C play a wall pass with A. Player A go to position of B. Player C passes to A and go in position of player A. The same is and on the other side.

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2.Passing drill