Forward Runs + Pass & Move | Zonal Movement Drill

Overview

• Who: U15 and up, players learning combination play
• Numbers: Works with as few as 6
• Field size: 30m x 20m

Objectives

• Mix short and long passes to move the ball cleanly and accurately
• Sharpen support play with forward runs
• Speed up decisions in each zone and make smooth ball progression a habit
• Get players talking and linking up together

Setup

Split the field into three zones (left, center, right) and ramp up the pass-and-move complexity zone by zone.

1）Split the field lengthwise into three zones: left, center, and right.

2）Put players in each zone and work the ball, starting in one zone and combining to move it into the next.

3）Set the rhythm with short passes, then use a longer ball to punch through the center zone quickly.

4）Every time the ball moves, get players making support runs forward.

5）On your whistle, have them transition between zones smoothly.