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Passing & Combination PlayMovement Off the BallReceiving & First TouchFoundationalIntermediateU9-U10Warm-UpFocused Drill
Check-Away & Return Passing Sequence
10-20 min Partner, Group 1 soccer ball, 2 cones (separated by 10 yards)
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Goal
Develop rhythmic passing and sharp movement to create space for yourself.
Setup
Place two cones 10 yards apart. Player A stands at Cone 1 with the ball; Player B stands at Cone 2.
Drill Instructions
1. Player B 'checks away' by jogging a few steps behind Cone 2. 2. Player B then sprints toward the middle space and calls for the ball. 3. Player A passes to Player B's feet. 4. Player B plays a one-touch return pass to Player A. 5. Player B resets by floating back to the cone. Repeat for several reps then switch roles.
Coach Tip
Make your check-away movement fast and emphasize the change of speed when coming toward the ball.
Avoid
Avoid standing still and waiting for the ball to arrive at your feet.
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Setup
Place two cones 10 yards apart. Player A stands at Cone 1 with the ball; Player B stands at Cone 2.
Drill Instructions
1. Player B 'checks away' by jogging a few steps behind Cone 2. 2. Player B then sprints toward the middle space and calls for the ball. 3. Player A passes to Player B's feet. 4. Player B plays a one-touch return pass to Player A. 5. Player B resets by floating back to the cone. Repeat for several reps then switch roles.
Goal
Develop rhythmic passing and sharp movement to create space for yourself.
Coach Tip
Make your check-away movement fast and emphasize the change of speed when coming toward the ball.
Avoid
Avoid standing still and waiting for the ball to arrive at your feet.
Watch the Drill
Court diagram coming soon
Listen to your Coach
Coach Carter
A short spoken walk-through of this drill.
Ready to train?
Add this drill to your Active Drills to start tracking time and progress.
AI Coach feedback
Upload or record a clip of yourself on this drill and your AI coach will spot what's working and what to fix next.