Instructions

• Prospect lines up with a soccer ball placed on the start line

• On the coaches signal, prospect attempts to pass the ball through one of seven scoring gates

• Prospect receives 1, 2 3, or 5 points for a successful pass through a scoring gate

• Prospect has 5 attempts to score as many points as possible

• Prospect has free choice of which zone to pass through

• Prospect can take as much time as desired between pass attempts

• Prospect can pass to any zone as any times as desired

• Prospect gets only 1 attempt with each foot. Both scores will be recorded and used

Measures: Accuracy, Game Speed, Weak Foot

Measurement Units: Points (Pts). Displayed to the nearest whole number

Measured by: Stopwatch and counter

Why it’s important: Passing accuracy is a critical aspect of soccer that significantly influences a team's ability to retain possession, break the press, and create scoring opportunities. The Pass Skeleton drill measures a prospect’s ability to pass accurately and make decisions under pressure. Correct decision making minimizes turnovers and prevents giving possession away to the opposing team. Prospects who can deliver precise passes force defenders to adjust their positions, opening up gaps and opportunities for teammates to exploit.