Passing
Connect accurate ground passes with visible teammates and useful movement.
Where to start
Look at both ends of the pass. The receiver needs an available angle and a first touch that prepares the next action. Build from pairs to possession games, and avoid mandatory passing counts when they prevent a sensible dribble or shot.
13 resources
A U10 passing practice with a purpose.
Try a simple passing-and-support session with pairs, 2v1 games, easier variations, coaching cues, and a final small-sided game.
Partner gate passing
Partner gate passing: a practical youth soccer activity for 2–12 players, with setup, instructions, easier and harder variations.
Pass and follow a triangle
Pass and follow a triangle: a practical youth soccer activity for 3–6 players, with setup, instructions, easier and harder variations.
Pass and move into the empty corner
Pass and move into the empty corner: a practical youth soccer activity for 3 players, with setup, instructions, easier and harder variations.
Pass through the river
Pass through the river: a practical youth soccer activity for 5–8 players, with setup, instructions, easier and harder variations.
Passing with a traveling partner
Passing with a traveling partner: a practical youth soccer activity for 2–12 players, with setup, instructions, easier and harder variations.
Give-and-go around a defender
Give-and-go around a defender: a practical youth soccer activity for 3–9 players, with setup, instructions, easier and harder variations.
3v1 keep-away with open angles
3v1 keep-away with open angles: a practical youth soccer activity for 4 players, with setup, instructions, easier and harder variations.
4v2 keep-away with a split option
4v2 keep-away with a split option: a practical youth soccer activity for 6 players, with setup, instructions, easier and harder variations.
Pass into an end zone
Pass into an end zone: a practical youth soccer activity for 6–10 players, with setup, instructions, easier and harder variations.
U6–U8 practice: pass to a teammate in space
A 45-minute U6–U8 soccer practice with three activities, timed transitions, a final game, and a clear coaching focus.
U9–U10 practice: pass to a teammate in space
A 60-minute U9–U10 soccer practice with three activities, timed transitions, a final game, and a clear coaching focus.
U11–U12 practice: pass to a teammate in space
A 75-minute U11–U12 soccer practice with three activities, timed transitions, a final game, and a clear coaching focus.