Wall passing

Sharpen first touch and passing accuracy against a wall.

The dashed line shows the path of the ball. Yellow triangles are cones, which can be shoes or bottles.

How to do it

1. Stand 3 to 4 steps from a wall.
2. Pass with the inside of your foot and control the return.
3. Alternate feet, then add one-touch passes.

Coaching tips

• Pass with the inside of your foot and a locked ankle.
• Control the return, then pass again.
• Stay balanced and let the ball come to you.

Common mistakes

• Passing so hard you cannot control the return.
• Standing flat-footed.

Make it harder

Move further from the wall, then try one-touch passes.

Warm up first, train in a safe space, and stop if anything hurts. Younger players should train with adult supervision.