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Passing Triangle

passing beginner U10 U12 U14 U16+ Adult

10

Minutes

3

Players

2

Items

Objective

Develop short passing accuracy and movement after the pass.

Equipment

  • Ball
  • Cones

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set up 3 cones in a triangle, 8–10 yards apart.

  2. 2

    Player A passes to Player B, then follows their pass to the B cone.

  3. 3

    Player B receives, passes to Player C, and follows to the C cone.

  4. 4

    Continue rotating around the triangle.

Coaching Points

  • Pass to the front foot of the receiving player.
  • Move immediately after releasing the ball.
  • Communicate with a call or hand signal before passing.

Age Notes

U10

Focus on foot surface — inside of foot for short passes.

Variations

  • Two-touch maximum.
  • Add a defender in the middle to increase pressure.

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