Anticipation of Passing Direction
This soccer drill focuses on developing quick reaction, anticipation and decision making.
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Organisation
Set up two small goals 5-6 meters apart and mark a starting position with two cones 10-12 meters from the goal line.
Players are divided in two groups identified with different colors.
Players change their positions and the roles in alphabetical order.
Description and Graphics
Players in Position 'A' pass the ball to their team-mates alternately on both sides.
Player in Position 'B' has defensive role, while player in Position 'C' is attacker.
Player 'B' can sprint towards the attacker (Player 'C') at the moment of the pass of Player 'A'.
Player 'C' has to pass the ball to one of the two goals, while Player 'B' is trying to read the attacker's intention and to close the passing channel.