Some of the great teams are able to play one-touch soccer for extended periods, helping to break down defenses by moving the ball around quicker than the defenders can adjust or regroup. Here are two activities that can be utilized to help improve your team's ability to play one-touch soccer.
One-Touch Passing - Two Fields (see diagram above)
Organization
Nine players in each half of the fi eld - marked with cones at the top of the 18-yard box and
divided by the midfi eld stripe.
Two balls in each half.
Each player is assigned a number, and the ball must be passed sequentially.
Description of Exercise
As shown on the diagram, the balls start with player 1 and 5 for each squad.
Ball is passed sequentially through the team, with 11 passing to 1.
Players are limited to one touch passing.
Purpose of Exercise
One touch limitation:
1. Encourages players to look where to play the next pass before the ball arrives.
2. Encourages support players to get into good positions early and ask for ball when it is most
advantageous.
One-Touch Passing - Intermingled (see diagram above)
Organization
As before, with teams intermingled in the same space.
Description of Exercise
As before, with players passing among their teammates.
Purpose of Exercise
1. Heighten awareness of where to pass the ball before receiving.
2. Support players MUST move early and communicate clearly.