Risky Pass Reward Game
Confidence
Legend
- player
- coach / parent
- movement path
How it works
Attempt ambitious passes through lines and into tight spaces, rewarded for confident play regardless of outcome.
What you need
- cones
- soccer ball
- scrimmage vests
- goals
Your focus
Confidence in passing through pressure requires players to attempt balls they might not normally try. A scoring system that rewards the attempt teaches players that confident play , not safe, risk-averse play , is what creates goals at higher levels.
Play small-sided activity in a bounded space with goals.
Goals scored = 2 points.
A 'line-breaking pass' (through a defender into a forward's feet) = 1 point, regardless of what happens next.
A through ball resulting in a 1v1 chance = 2 bonus points.
A completed cross from the byline = 1 point.
Play 15 minutes; debrief confident plays, attempted vs. completed.
Helpful cues
- Reward yourself for trying the hard pass, not just completing the easy one
- Confidence means believing in your technique before you play it
- If you see it, play it. Don't wait for certainty.
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Only reward line-breaking passes, simpler decision.
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Add the next challenge
Through balls must be played 1-touch to earn the bonus.No account needed
Build a practice plan
Add drills, keep the plan in this browser, then share a link with your staff or parents.This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.
This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.After every practice, UpLVL automatically surfaces the drills each player needs to work on most. See it for yourself.