Penetrating Passes from the Build-Up | Playing Forward Out of Midfield

Overview

• Midfielders from middle school up through the adult game
• A session that demands sharp passing and the right timing
• Built to break through the gaps in the opponent’s back line

Objectives

• Break the opponent’s block with accurate passes played at the right moment
• Sharpen the quality of your players’ movement as they receive
• Lock in the link between the passer and the receiver

Setup

Four mannequins stand in for the opponent’s block. Players work square passes, then fire penetrating passes through the gaps in the block, rep after rep.

1）Set up a field around 40m x 40m and run it with about 8 players.

2）Start by knocking square passes in front of the block to settle the ball down.

3）Time it right and slot a forward pass through a gap in the block.

4）The receiver either plays it back in front of the block the same way, or opens up a new lane to break through from the other side.