Passing - open body receive pass
Player receives with an open body shape and passes toward the next target. Use this as a foundation drill for receiving angle, scanning, and passing quality.
Equipment
BallTraining conesPartner or wall
Coaching points
- Open the hips before receiving
- Scan before the ball arrives
- Use the first touch to set the pass
- Pass with firm inside-foot contact
Common mistakes
- Receiving square to the ball
- Poor first touch angle
- No scanning before receiving
- Passing off balance
Action video
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
45 seconds
Repetitions
20 × 2 sets
Touches
40
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