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Passing to Penetrate

By Dave Chesler

TRAINING OBJECTIVE:(ATTACK) PASSING TO PENETRATE

PRIMARY FOCUS: Repetition of Technical functions and necessary cues to
combine in small groups w/ a focus on advancing the ball.
SECONDARY FOCUS: ALL Principles of Attack; Width, Depth, Support,
Penetration & Mobility as necessary.

AGE LEVEL: U10-12

Phase I

TECHNICAL WARM-UP: (15-20 min.)
1 ball / player- BALL EXCHANGE II PASSING
(INSTRUCT) Visual or verbal cue from
teammate- Prepared to serve?
*EXCHANGE ball with a teammate (5-10yds)
a) Serve to FEET of your teammate
b) Serve to space (lead teammate to an area)
c) Disguise the serve by serving ACROSS your
body as you dribble

Phase II

SMALL-SIDED (Functions): (15-20 min.)
The objective in this phase is to re-create
decisions & selected conditions of a
competitive environment (opponents)
Organization:
•2 Groups @ 9 players 3v3(+3)
•2 Grids @ approx. 25 x35
•Nine players per grid (3 red, 3 Blue, 3 green)
•Red v. White (Gray= perimeter “bumpers”)

Phase III

EXPANDED SMALL-SIDED:
(Technical & Tactical Functions together)
Key Concepts:
•Establish rhythm and quality possession in
areas where you are “numbers-up”
•Effective body shape to receive, mobility and
group shape in the back half.
•Immediate decision to step forward once ball
is safely delivered into front half.