THE ONE Pass rule

The one pass rule is a teaching methodology used in soccer programs to develop skills related to possession and passing. The basic idea behind this rule is that when a player receives the ball, they must pass it to a teammate before taking any further action.

In other words, the player cannot dribble the ball or take a shot until they have made a pass to a teammate. This rule is intended to encourage players to maintain possession of the ball by passing it to teammates instead of attempting to take on defenders or shoot from difficult positions.

The one pass rule has several benefits for player development. First, it helps players learn how to maintain possession of the ball by passing it to teammates, which is an essential skill in soccer. Second, it encourages players to communicate with each other on the field, as they must be aware of where their teammates are in order to make a successful pass.

Finally, the one pass rule can be used to teach players about the importance of teamwork and cooperation. By requiring players to pass the ball to teammates, coaches can emphasize the idea that soccer is a team sport, and that success is dependent on everyone working together towards a common goal.

Overall, the one pass rule is an effective teaching tool for developing skills related to possession and passing in soccer. It encourages players to work together, communicate effectively, and maintain possession of the ball, all of which are crucial skills for success on the soccer field. 

It should be noted that the One Pass Rule will be applicable only during the regular season and not during playoff games. This rule has been implemented for training purposes exclusively during the regular season. 

We wanted to take a moment to inform you about an adjustment we are making to the one pass rule for our U5/U6 soccer program.

As you may know, the one pass rule has been commonly used to encourage passing and team play among young players. However, after careful consideration and observation, we have decided that this rule is not appropriate for our U5/U6 age group. Many of these children are just beginning to play soccer, and we believe it is important to focus on their overall enjoyment and introduction to the game.

Instead of implementing the one pass rule, we have devised a modified approach that aims to foster passing and teamwork while still allowing for individual achievements. Here's how it will work:

A player may not take the ball from one end of the field to the other and score without a touch from another teammate or the opposing team. If a player obtains the ball in their own end and takes it all the way up the field without any interactions from another player on either team, the goal will not be counted. In this situation we will provide positive feedback by saying something like, "Good run, but you have to remember to pass the ball next time." This gentle reminder will help guide them toward the importance of teamwork and passing in soccer.
 

However, if the player obtains the ball in their opponent's half and scores without any other player interaction the goal will be counted.

This adjustment will encourage players to consider passing and teamwork while allowing for individual efforts to be recognized. We believe it strikes a balance between developing their skills and ensuring they have fun during the games.

In situations where a player scores without any interaction from teammates or opponents, we will provide positive feedback by saying something like, "Good run, but you have to remember to pass the ball next time." This gentle reminder will help guide them toward the importance of teamwork and passing in soccer.

We appreciate your understanding and support in this matter. Our primary goal is to create a positive and enjoyable experience for all the children participating in our program.