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Zig Zag passing game.

Zig Zag passing game

Yellow and red cones in a zig zag format 8-12 yards apart on the outside and white cones in the centre, players stand at the start with the ball and a player without the ball stand

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U9-U10 Up the Steps Foundation 60 mins 8–14 players Progressive load Passing & receiving
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Practice timer

60:00

Pitch layout
Players Ball Pass / movement Cones / markers

How to use this session

  1. Set the learning intention before players arrive.
  2. Copy the pitch picture as closely as numbers allow.
  3. Protect ball-rolling time; intervene in natural stoppages.
  4. Use STEP live if challenge or success tips too far.

Session flow

Arrival · 8 mins

Warm-up — Zig Zag passing game.

8:00

Players arrive into a ball-rolling activity linked to the session theme.

Organisation: Small grids / mini pitches ready before players arrive.

Coaching points
  • Smile, connect, set the learning intention early.
  • High ball rolling from the first minute.
Progressions
  • Add directional constraints.
Regressions
  • Reduce pressure / enlarge space.
Technical · 15 mins

Zig Zag passing game.

15:00

Yellow and red cones in a zig zag format 8-12 yards apart on the outside and white cones in the centre, players stand at the start with the ball and a player without the ball stands at each of the other cones. The game The players in group A pass the ball diagonally to the next player (A2 A3 A4) after quickly controlling it. The passer runs after his pass and takes over the position of the pass-receive. The players in group C do exactly the same thing, but with time-delay and crosswise. The first centre player (B1) play a steep diagonal pass to B2, who con-trols the ball and after a quick turn (opponent behind situation) passes to the next

Organisation: Balls: Y; Cones: 16; Other: Flat cones

Coaching points
  • player. The last player dribbles through the centre to the starting cone. Think About
  • The number of ball touches and distance between the cones depend on the ability of the players and training emphasis.
  • Depending on the situation in the playing field, the passing should be quick and accu-rate.
Progressions
  • Increase pressure / reduce space / add direction.
Regressions
  • Remove opposition or enlarge the area to restore success.
Skill · 15 mins

Drill 2 — develop Zig Zag passing game.

15:00

Add light opposition or a constraint so players must solve zig zag passing game. under pressure. Rotate roles often.

Organisation: SSG pitch with clear scoring / constraints linked to the theme.

Coaching points
  • Reward the theme with the scoring system.
  • Protect transition moments both ways.
  • Use guided discovery questions in natural stoppages.
Progressions
  • Shrink space / add a live defender.
Regressions
  • Unopposed patterns first.
Game · 17 mins

Drill 3 — game for Zig Zag passing game.

17:00

Small-sided or conditioned game that scores/rewards zig zag passing game.. Minimal stoppages.

Organisation: Multiple mini-pitches if needed so everyone plays.

Coaching points
  • Find moments for zig zag passing game..
  • Help a teammate who is stuck.
  • Celebrate effort, not only goals.
Progressions
  • Remove the condition when the theme is secure.
Regressions
  • Neutral helper / overload.
Plenary · 5 mins

Review & cool down

5:00

Players share one learning from the session against the intention.

Organisation: Circle with the ball.

Coaching points
  • Listen to teammates.
  • Name one success.

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