Passing – U10+ - Point Zones

Using cones, layout a 20 X 40 yard grid with a 5-yard “Point Zone” at each end. Three or four attackers start with the ball in one of the Point Zones, and three or four defenders start in the other Point Zone.

Attackers try to dribble and pass the ball into the Point Zone. Defenders try to gain possession of the ball. Points can only be scored when an attacker passes the ball to a teammate located in the Point Zone. When a point is scored, the defending team gets possession of the ball and becomes the attackers.

Variations: Play one-touch. Allow the ball to be dribbled into the Point Zone. Start the game in the center of the grid and allow either team to score in either point zone.

This is a fun game that teaches the kids to make controlled passes in order to get points. Play so that if the ball is not stopped by a player in the Point Zone, the point does not count, and the other team gets possession of the ball.