Grid-to-Grid Passing Drill | How to Mix Short and Long Passes

Overview

• A passing-accuracy session built for U11/U12 and up
• All you need is two 20m grids and at least 7 players to run it
• Great for teams that need to hit both short and long passes cleanly
• Run it regularly and your players’ vision and passing rhythm will keep climbing

Objectives

• Sharpen quick, accurate short passes
• Build the habit of checking your surroundings before the ball arrives
• Read where teammates are running and drive long passes into their path
• Move to the next spot right after you pass and keep the tempo rolling

Setup

Set up two grids of roughly 10m x 20m side by side, put players in each grid, and keep the ball moving nonstop by mixing short and long passes.

１）Inside a grid, knock it around with short passes — up to two touches on the ground

２）Then switch play to the other grid with a diagonal long pass

３）Run the same short-passing pattern over in the new grid

４）Keep it going nonstop for a set time (3–5 minutes)