Split the Defenders and Set BackU12 soccer passing drill

Thread a pass between D1 and D2 into M, who sets it back with one touch.

The drill Split the Defenders and Set Back in 3D, with 7 players on a green field.
  • U12
  • 10 minutes
  • 7 players

What it trains

Play a pass between two defenders to a middle player who sets it back.

Two things to watch

  • Pass through the gap between the defenders
  • The middle player sets back with one touch

The full drill is in the app

All 4 steps and the set-up, playing in 3D. Put your own team's names on it and slow it down to suit your session.

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