Passing may be defined as propelling the ball to a teammate in a fashion that enables the receiver to control the ball.

Receiving may be defined as a controlled possession of the ball. Good receiving skills are paramount to maintaining ball possession, and then be able to quickly and effectively distribute or shoot the ball. With the exception of a player's arms and hands, all other body parts (i.e., feet, thighs, chest, shoulders, and head) may be used to receive the ball.

The purpose of this test is to provide a means of obtaining a baseline measure of fundamental soccer Receiving and Passing skills (control, accuracy, and quickness). This skill test is simple to set up, and is relatively easy for young children to follow. In addition, test practice trials provide a fun and rewarding learning experience.

Objective: Standing 6 feet away from wall pass ball to wall with enough force for it to bounce back so player may trap it at her/his starting point. Or two players standing 8 feet apart from each other may pass the ball back and forth.  The goal is to complete as many passing/trapping cycles as possible in 30 seconds.

Rules:

• Players may use either foot to receive and or pass the ball.
• Ball must return behind the starting line before is sent back to the wall 

Passing and Receiving Stats