Technical
Passing Patterns — Y-Shape Combination
Set three cone stations in a Y-shape, 10 yards apart
Theme
Technical
Duration
25 min
Players (min–rec–max)
14–14–14
Equipment
cones, balls
Set-up
Set three cone stations in a Y-shape, 10 yards apart. Player A passes to B, follows run; B lays off to C, who switches to a fourth cone. Rotate clockwise every 5 minutes. Emphasise timing, weight, and first-touch direction.
Coaching points
- First touch sets the next pass — take it across your body, not straight into your feet.
- The runner's timing off the lay-off is everything; don't arrive early and stand still.
- Communication: call for the ball with your name or 'yes' — no guessing.
Progressions
- Add a passive defender in the central channel to force awareness.
- Introduce a third-man run — C switches, D overlaps to receive beyond the last cone.