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Weak-Foot Pass And Follow

Give the weaker foot a simple job: make the pass, follow it, and try the return without turning misses into a lecture.

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How to set it up
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A simple setup view for this drill.

Setup

Make two gates a few metres apart. The player passes with the weaker foot, follows the ball around the marker, and receives the return on the same side before switching.

Steps

  1. Start close enough for a comfortable pass.
  2. Pass with the weaker foot into the partner's feet.
  3. Run around the marker after the pass.
  4. Receive the return with the weaker foot when possible.
  5. Finish with a stronger-foot round so the session ends well.

Coaching points

  • Use a quiet swing.
  • Point the standing foot at the target.
  • Move after the pass.
  • Count clean choices, not just goals or scores.

Common mistakes

  • Starting too far away.
  • Kicking harder when the pass misses.
  • Making the weaker foot a punishment.
  • Skipping the stronger-foot reset at the end.

Make it easier

Let the player stop the return before passing again.

Make it harder

Add a passive defender or require the first touch to move across the body.

How to know it is working

The player can complete several weaker-foot passes and keep moving without the ball becoming a source of frustration.

Safety

Keep the distance short and the running lane free of loose balls.

Next practice

Pick one short session. Stop while the child still wants another turn.