Short & Long Passing Drill | Fluid Passing Session

Overview

• Built for U12 and up, any age group
• For players who need to sharpen the decision of when to go short and when to go long
• Great for teams that want a steadier build-up rhythm

Objectives

• Sharpen accuracy on short AND long passes at the same time
• Build the instinct to pick the right type of pass on the fly
• Make the very next move after receiving smoother
• Lift the whole team’s build-up tempo

Setup

A technical drill where two groups of five players cycle through short and long passes on repeat.

１）Set up a 30m×30m grid with each group lined up facing the other

２）Play one short inside-foot pass (3–5m), then follow it with one long pass (15–20m)

３）After passing, the player runs around a cone to shift position and slots into the next passing spot

４）Both groups move at the same time, so keeping the tempo up is key

５）Run 2–3 minutes as one set, with a 30-second break, for 3–4 sets