Play Like Croatia – 1 Touch Passing
1. Non-Contact Passing
- 1 lateral pass
- 2 diagonal pass
- 3 lateral pass
- 4 diagonal pass
- Every pass is followed through with a run
Key Tips
- Scan for the next pass
- Play off the back foot to improve passing accuracy and smoothness
- Belly button and nose over the ball to keep the ball low
2. Possession Boxes
- Players have to stay in their box
- Players are limited to 1 touch
- The attacker who makes the error replaces the defender (holding a bib)
Key Tips
- Early movement
- Disguised passing
- Always support the pass
3. Separated Zones
- 3 teams of equal numbers
- Pitch divided into 3 sections with a team beginning in each separated zone
- Players in the end zone must combine with each other a minimum of 3 times under pressure from 1 defender before it gets transferred to the furthest box
- The players in the middle box look to intercept the ball or win the ball in one of the possession boxes
- Once the ball has been spoilt by the defender, the team who gave possession away become the defending team and re-home into the middle zone
Key Tips
- Scan surroundings before the ball arrives
- Use both feet
- Recognize when to play through, around or over the defensive wall
- Adjust practice – age relevant
