Circuit 1 (low player numbers)

A drives with the ball between the gate, then plays a straight pass to B.

B returns the pass, then moves wide of the double poles to repeat the one-two sequence two more times.

B completes the sequence by playing a diagonal pass back to the next player A.

Every player follows their pass to ensure rotation.

A becomes B

B becomes A.

Players should play with their heads up and scan both the area they are receiving the pass from and the intended destination of their own pass.

Place the emphasis on playing a quality pass into the path of the next player in the sequence.

This drill promotes technical balance, requiring the use of the left and right foot in equal measure.

To promote technical balance, during the anticlockwise rotation, right-foot passing should be encouraged. During the clockwise rotation, the emphasis is on left-foot passing. 

A plays a straight pass to B.

B shifts the ball wide of either the left or right pole to play a return pass.

After moving quickly back across to the central position, B repeats the sequence on the opposite side.

Finally, B moves beyond the wide pole to play the last return ball into the path of the next player A.

The sequence now rotates to the opposite the side of the grid.

A becomes B.

B becomes A.

Players should play with their heads up and scan the area they are receiving the pass from and the intended destination of their own pass.

Place the emphasis on playing a quality pass into the path of the next player in the sequence.

This drill promotes technical balance, requiring the use of the left and right foot in equal measure.

To promote technical balance, when B shifts the ball to the left of the pole, left-foot passing should be encouraged. When B shifts the ball to the right of the pole, the emphasis is on right-foot passing. B can either change feet to play the return pass or shift and return the ball using the same foot.

A accelerates 10m towards the opposite end of the grid to wide of either the left or right side of the double poles to receive a short, angled pass from B.

A then slots a first-time angled return ball to B, before taking a series of quick lateral steps in readiness to receive a return ball from B between the poles.

A then shifts ball the beyond the other pole before playing a second return pass to B.

A shuffles quickly wide of the grid to receive the final ball and simultaneously turns forward to play a diagonal pass to the player at the opposite end of the grid for the sequence to be repeated.

NB: this drill involves an out-and-back rotation sequence, with A accelerating out to the opposite end of the grid, where they engage in a technical interaction with B before returning to their starting position.

Every player follows their pass to ensure player rotation.

A becomes B.

B becomes A.

Players should play with their heads up and scan the area they are receiving the pass from and the intended destination of their own pass.

Place the emphasis on playing a quality pass into the path of the next player in the sequence.

This drill promotes technical balance, requiring the use of the left and right foot in equal measure.

To promote technical balance, A should be encouraged to use a balanced combination of left- and right-foot passing and shifting of the ball during both the clockwise and anticlockwise rotations. However, when receiving the final pass from B during the clockwise rotation, the emphasis should be on letting the ball run or shifting it beyond the wide pole to play a left foot pass. The opposite applies for the anticlockwise rotation, in which the emphasis is on right-foot passing.

To reinforce good footballing awareness habits, before receiving the final pass, A should be encouraged to scan towards the next B player at the opposite end of the grid.

A darts to the midpoint of the grid before quickly changing direction to beyond the left or right wide pole in readiness to receive a diagonal pass from B, who is positioned at the opposite end of the grid.

A shifts the ball forward or lets it run beyond the pole and plays a diagonal ball to the player at the same end of the grid where their initial run started. The sequence now alternates with A at the opposite end of the grid running to the midpoint of the grid.

NB: this drill involves an out-and-back rotation sequence, with A accelerating out to the wide midpoint of the grid, where they engage in a technical interaction with B before returning to their starting position.

Every player follows their pass to ensure player rotation.

A becomes B.

B becomes A.

Players should play with their heads up and scan the area they are receiving the pass from and the intended destination of their own pass.

Place the emphasis on playing a quality pass into the path of the next player in the sequence.

This drill promotes technical balance, requiring the use of the left and right foot in equal measure.

To promote technical balance, during the clockwise rotation, when applicable, the emphasis should be on letting the ball run or shifting it beyond the wide pole to play a left-foot pass. The opposite applies during the anticlockwise rotation, in which the emphasis is on right-foot passing.

To reinforce good footballing awareness habits, A should be encouraged to lift their head up before playing their pass to B. In addition, before receiving the ball, A should be encouraged to scan across to the recipient of their intended pass, i.e. B.

A accelerates into space diagonally from one corner of the grid to the other to receive a short pass from B, who is stationed at the starting position in the opposite corner of the grid.

A plays a return pass to B, then quickly shuffles backwards on the half-turn beyond the pole gate to wide of the grid to receive a second pass from B.

A shifts the ball forward or lets it run and plays an angled vertical ball to the player at the corner from where they made the initial acceleration for the sequence to be repeated. The sequence now alternates with an acceleration initiating from the starting position at the opposite corner of the grid.

NB: this drill involves an out-and-back rotation sequence, with A accelerating out to the opposite corner of the grid, where they engage in a technical interaction with B before returning to their starting position.

Every player follows their pass to ensure player rotation.

A becomes B.

B becomes A.

Players should play with their heads up and scan the area they are receiving the pass from and the intended destination of their own pass.

Place the emphasis on playing a quality pass into the path of the next player in the sequence.

NB: to promote complete technical balance, the directions should be inverted in the following sequence to encourage efficiency of movement and two-footedness.

To promote technical balance during the left-to-right rotation, A should be encouraged to let the ball run and play a right-footed vertical pass. The opposite applies during the right to left rotation, with the emphasis on left-foot passing.

To reinforce good footballing awareness habits, before playing the vertical pass, A should be encouraged to scan towards the player at the opposite diagonal corner of the grid.

A nudges the ball between the pole gate before playing a diagonal pass out wide to B. A then accelerates past the poles at the opposite end of the grid and adjusts their feet to receive the return ball before slotting an angled pass into C’s acceleration path off the same line on the opposite side of the grid.

After accelerating to meet A’s pass, C plays a first-time pass into the path of the next A player.

The sequence continues by switching to the opposite side of the grid.

Every player follows their pass to ensure player rotation.

A becomes B.

B becomes C.

C becomes A.

Players should play with their heads up and scan the area they are receiving the pass from and the intended destination of their own pass.

Place the emphasis on playing a quality pass into the path of the next player in the sequence.

This drill promotes technical balance, requiring the use of the left and right foot in equal measure.

To reinforce good footballing awareness habits, A should be encouraged to scan back before receiving the return ball from B.

To reinforce good footballing awareness habits, C should be encouraged to scan across to A before receiving the pass into their acceleration path.

A shifts the ball forward and slots a diagonal ball in behind the wide pole to connect with B’s short in-behind run.

A then accelerates beyond the wide pole to become the next player B. After stepping into the space behind the pole, B completes the rotational sequence with a diagonal ball slotted into the path of the next player A.

NB: this drill involves an out-and-back rotation sequence, with A accelerating to beyond the wide pole, where they engage in a technical interaction with B before returning to their starting position.

Every player follows their pass to ensure player rotation.

A becomes B.

B becomes A.

Players should play with their heads up and scan the area they are receiving the pass from and the intended destination of their own pass.

Place the emphasis on playing a quality pass into the path of the next player in the sequence.

NB: to promote complete technical balance, the directions should be inverted in the following sequence to encourage efficiency of movement and two-footedness. Players must move to the starting positions at the opposite end of the grid for the second rotation.

To promote technical balance when playing the left-to-right diagonal ball, A should be encouraged to nudge the ball forward and play a left-footed pass in behind for B. The opposite applies for the right-to-left diagonal pass, with the emphasis on right-foot passing.

To reinforce good footballing awareness habits, B should be encouraged to quickly scan across to A to coordinate their short run behind the wide pole with the timing of A’s pass.