Line-Breaking Pass Drill | Build Passing Accuracy Step by Step

Overview

• Run it with 6 players (two groups of 3, or rotate through)
• Field size: 30m x 15m (adjust to fit your group)
• What you’ll need: balls, cones
• Time: 20–30 minutes (progressions included)

Objectives

• Sharpen the accuracy of passes that break the defensive line
• Sync up the timing of the run with the timing of the pass
• Build the decision-making to play an accurate pass even in tight space
• Improve composure and speed of decisions under pressure

Setup

The basic flow: the passer tries a line-breaking pass and the receiver runs onto it. As you go, add defenders to crank up the difficulty.

１）Base version: three players line up, the middle player takes a ball coming in from the side and plays a line-breaking pass to the player ahead. The receiver runs onto it and controls.

２）Both sides at once: use multiple balls and play passes from both sides at the same time to speed up decision-making.

３）Add defenders: mark the defensive line with cones and work on threading passes in behind with accuracy.