Midfield SSG | Forward Passing & Build-Up

Overview

• Field size: 30m long × 20m wide
• Total players: 10 (two teams of 5)
• Setup: 5 players from each team inside the field, with one supporter for each team on the end line
• Supporter rule: one-touch only, there purely to support the forward pass
• Scoring: score into the ring goals on the end line (two per side)
• Recommended ages: U12 and up, all age groups

Objectives

• Forward passing accuracy: read the game and move the ball forward cleanly, even in traffic
• Build-up mindset: work the ball forward in stages from the back
• Wider vision: read teammates, supporters, and defenders all at once
• Positioning: move on your own to spots where you can receive and play the next ball
• Quick decisions: decide in an instant the moment the ball arrives

Setup

This drill sharpens your players’ decision-making going forward and their passing accuracy, all while using the support players on the end line.

１）Set both teams up on the field and put one supporter (a goalkeeper or a neutral) on each end line.

２）The attacking team scores by completing a pass to their end-line player.

３）The end-line player is limited to one touch, laying it off for a return pass or a shot.

４）The defending team cuts off the passing lanes to the end line and looks to win the ball in the middle.

５）When they win it, the defending team flips to attack and play keeps flowing. Run it for a set period with no timeouts.