Bounce Pass Through the Lane
Partners flank a cone representing a defender's legs and complete a bounce pass that must clear the cone low and arrive on target. Isolates the mechanics of threading a bounce pass past a defender's reach.
Passing
- Duration
- 6 min
- Intensity
- Light
- Ages
- Ages 7–9, Ages 10–12
- Equipment
- ball, cone, partner
min
Coaching focus: Passing & Cutting
Passing drills build accuracy, timing, and footwork on the catch. The best passing work is done on the move, since that's how the ball actually gets delivered in a game.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Q1How do you run the Bounce Pass Through the Lane drill?
Partners flank a cone representing a defender's legs and complete a bounce pass that must clear the cone low and arrive on target. Isolates the mechanics of threading a bounce pass past a defender's reach. Run it for about 6 minutes with ball and cone and partner.
Q2What age group is the Bounce Pass Through the Lane drill for?
Bounce Pass Through the Lane works well for players in Ages 7–9, Ages 10–12, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
Q3How long should the Bounce Pass Through the Lane run?
Run Bounce Pass Through the Lane for about 6 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
Q4What equipment do I need for Bounce Pass Through the Lane?
You'll need: ball, cone, partner.
Coaching Bounce Pass Through the Lane?
Swap notes with coaches running this drill in the free community, or build Bounce Pass Through the Lane into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it in the app.
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