Passing by Numbers Sequence
Each player has a number and passes only to the next number (1 to 2, 2 to 3…) while everyone moves around the area. Players must know where their receiver is before the ball arrives.
- Age
- U9–U16
- Players
- 6–16
- Duration
- 10 min
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Intensity
- Low
- Area
- 20 × 20 m
- Type
- Cognitive
- Approach
- Analytical
- Format
- Circuit
- Objectives
- Technical: Passing, Receiving / first touch
- Physical: Coordination
- Concepts worked on
- Technical:Passing
- Tactical:ScanningMovement to receive
- Physical:Coordination
Training diagram
Legend
- Attacker
- Pass
- Ball
- Cone
A cognitive passing warm-up: the sequence forces players to keep track of a specific teammate while moving. Add a second ball and a second sequence and the task becomes a real scanning exercise.
Objective
Scan to locate the next receiver while moving and passing.
Organisation
- Area of 20 × 20 m. Groups of 5–8 players numbered from 1; the last number passes to 1.
- With more players, two groups in different colours in the same area.
How it works
- Pass to the next number and keep moving.
- After 2 minutes, reverse the order.
- Add a second ball starting at the middle number.
Coaching points
- Know where your receiver is before you receive.
- Move into a space where the previous number can find you.
- Call your number when you are free.
Progressions
- Two groups in the same area with crossing traffic.
- One touch only.
Regressions
- Players stand still in a circle for the first round.
Variations
- After passing, sprint 5 m into a new space.
Key principles
- Scan before you receive.
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