This session works on the players taking and giving a spin pass in one step. The key is the accuracy of the finished pass, so the hands and arms have to work correctly to deliver the ball and that means using the fingers and forearm. In other words not over rotating the shoulder.

Warm up time: 7-10
Session time: 7-10
Development time: 7-10
Game time: 7-10
Warm down time: 5-7

What to think about

Can the receiver catch and pass without breaking his stride? Make sure the players are reaching for the pass when they are running. They also need to have sufficient depth to receive the pass so they don’t have to slow down if they get in front of the passer. Is the left hand pass weaker than the right? Players will tend to favour the stronger hand. Look at the grip on the ball on their weaker hand. They will need to use more bottom hand in the pass, with the hand nearer the back of the ball.

set-up

1. Pass the ball across your body using your fingers and forearms to generate the spin.
2. Pass the ball backwards not laterally, because you need to give players time to run onto the ball.
3. When passing right with the right hand, step towards the target with the right foot. Left hand, left foot towards target.

What you get your players to do

Split your team into pairs, 5 metres apart, with one ball between two.

1. Facing each other, one player passes the ball with one hand to the other.
2. Side on, they pass with one hand again, but as they pass, they step towards the other player so they end up face on. The players walk together down the pitch, passing with one hand and stepping. Increase the pace gradually. Remember to pass with one hand and catch with two.
3. Bring in a third man, who tries to catch and pass in the middle of the two within two strides but passing with two hands. Make sure players pass both ways.