Triangle Shape Walk
Positioning
Legend
- players
- opponents or partner
- ball
- core action
How it works
Learn the basic triangle shape, always position yourself at an angle to give a passing option.
What you need
- soccer ball
Your focus
Young players naturally stand in straight lines. Positioning is about being at angles , making triangles. This drill teaches the concept with movement so players feel it before they think about it in games.
Parent or coach stands with the ball. Player stands 5 yards away.
Parent takes one step left or right. Player immediately adjusts to form a triangle angle, not a straight line.
Parent takes another step. Player adjusts again.
Go for 30 seconds of continuous movement, then switch.
Repeat 3 times each.
Goal
You've got it when you automatically adjust to a triangle angle every time the parent moves without being told.
Helpful cues
- Never stand directly behind the ball, be at an angle
- When they move, you move
- Show a passing window, don't hide
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Parent moves slowly and pauses after each step.
UpLVL it
Add the next challenge
Parent moves faster and randomly, player must react.No account needed
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