Weighted Pass to Target
Passing
Legend
- player
- movement path
How it works
Pass to a parent or coach at varied distances, controlling the weight of the pass so it arrives at pace, not too fast, not rolling dead.
What you need
- soccer ball
Your focus
Passing accuracy is not just direction , it's weight. A ball that arrives too hard forces a bad first touch; too soft invites a press. Training pass weight builds the touch sensitivity needed in game conditions.
Parent stands at 8 yards. Player passes. Parent gives feedback: too hard, too soft, perfect.
After 5 passes at 8 yards, parent moves to 12 yards. 5 passes.
Then 16 yards. 5 passes.
Reverse the distances, back to 8. Can the player adjust weight immediately?
Do the whole sequence with the weaker foot.
Goal
You've got it when the parent rates at least 4 of 5 passes 'perfect weight' at every distance.
Helpful cues
- Lean into the pass, follow through toward target
- Lock the ankle, don't flick
- Read the distance before you strike
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Stay at 8 yards for the whole drill.
UpLVL it
Add the next challenge
Parent moves during the pass, player must lead them.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.