Quick answer
The best floorball passing drills are simple, repeated often and made harder one constraint at a time: pair passes at 3–5 m, receive-and-turn, triangles, give-and-go and small-sided rondos. Twelve drills are below, eight with a teammate and four you can do alone against a wall or a passer. Do 10–15 minutes of passing per session and count good passes, not minutes.
Key takeaways
- Pass and receive are one skill. Every drill below trains both, so never count only the pass.
- Start static, then add movement, then add an opponent. Change one thing at a time.
- Use both sides of the blade: forehand and backhand passes in equal numbers.
- Aim for the stick side of your teammate, on the floor, with the ball arriving flat.
- Four solo drills mean you can keep improving even when nobody is free to train.
- Look up before every pass. A pass you did not scan for is a guess.
How should a passing session be built?
Most players I coach spend their passing time on easy five-metre passes between two players and then wonder why games feel faster. A good block moves from easy to hard in about 12 minutes: 3 minutes of static pairs, 4 minutes of moving passes, 5 minutes of passing under pressure. The table shows how the twelve drills fit together.
| Level | Drills | Players | Space | Time per drill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 1–3 | Pair or solo | 3–5 m | 2 min |
| Movement | 4–7 | 2–4 | 8 x 8 m | 3 min |
| Pressure | 8–10 | 3–4 | 8 x 8 m | 4 min |
| Solo | 11–12 plus 1 | 1 | 2 m of floor and a wall or passer | 3 min |
What are the 12 floorball passing drills?
- Wall or passer forehand. Stand 2 m from a wall or a passer. Play 30 forehand passes and control each return before the next pass. Cue: pass with the whole blade, not a flick of the wrist.
- Wall or passer backhand. Same set-up, 30 backhand passes. Most players find the return arrives later on this side, so give yourself time. See the full backhand pass guide.
- Static pairs. Two players, 4 m apart. 20 forehand passes, 20 backhand passes, then 20 mixed. Watch for: the ball bouncing off the blade because the blade is stiff on contact.
- Moving pairs. Walk the length of the room side by side, 3 m apart, passing every step. Increase to a jog after a minute.
- Receive and turn. Player A passes, B takes the ball across the body, turns 90 degrees and passes back with a different blade side. 10 reps, then swap. Learn more in how to receive the ball.
- Triangle. Three players, 4 m apart. Pass and follow your pass to the next cone. Cue: take a look at the next target before the ball reaches you.
- Square with a second ball. Four players, one in each corner of an 8 x 8 m square, two balls moving in the same direction. It forces scanning because you must pick the right moment to pass.
- Give-and-go. Pass to a teammate, move into space, get the return. 8 reps each way. See the give-and-go guide.
- 3v1 rondo. Three passers keep the ball from one defender in an 8 x 8 m square. Swap the defender after 60 seconds or when the ball is won. Constraint: two touches maximum.
- Lob over a stick. Put a stick flat on the floor between two players, 4 m apart. Pass over it, keeping the ball low enough that the receiver can play it below knee height. Details in the lob pass guide.
- Solo target passing. Put two cones or shoes 1 m apart on a wall. Play 20 passes through the gap from 3 m. Move back 1 m after 15 clean passes.
- Solo alternate sides. Pass forehand, receive, step, pass backhand, receive. 40 passes without a miss, or restart at zero.
Coach Erik's tip: Say the colour or number of the cone out loud before you pass. It forces you to lift your head, and lifting your head is the habit that wins games.
How do you train passing alone?
Drills 1, 2, 11 and 12 need only a wall or a rebounder. A passer returns the ball more predictably than a wall, and it lets you practise straight passes and volleys. The Extreme Floorball Passer (€129) and the Extreme Floorball Passer Pro (€149) are both made in Europe and designed in Sweden and tested for maximum durability. The Pro has two passing slots, so you can switch between straight passes and volleys. If you want to see the options side by side, read how to practise passing alone.
A smooth floor matters as much as the rebounder. The Extreme Floorball Tiles 8-Pack (€79) gives you about 0.9 m² of snap-together surface for a hallway or garage, and the Extreme Floorball Passing Kit Tiles (€239) bundles 15 tiles with a passer. Browse the full range in the passing and stickhandling collection.
How do you make passing drills harder?
Use constraints, not extra complexity. Limit touches, shrink the space, add a defender, or require a backhand pass every second time. One change per round is enough. The aim is a pass that still works when someone is closing you down.
How do you turn the drills into a weekly plan?
Twelve drills are too many for one session, so rotate them. A simple four-day week keeps the work fresh and gives each skill time to settle. Keep every session to 10–15 minutes of passing and finish with something you enjoy, such as the rondo.
| Day | Drills | Focus | Clean passes to aim for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 1, 2, 3 | Forehand and backhand basics | 80 |
| Wednesday | 4, 5, 6 | Movement and receiving | 60 |
| Friday | 8, 9, 10 | Pressure and lobs | 40 plus rondo rounds |
| Weekend | 7, 11, 12 | Scanning and solo accuracy | 60 |
If a drill feels easy for three sessions in a row, change one thing: shrink the space by 1 m, remove one touch or add a second ball. If it feels impossible, go back one step. I would rather see a player complete 30 clean passes at 3 m than 30 sloppy ones at 6 m. Also remember the basics of safe play: keep the stick below waist height in your swing and follow-through, and keep the ball on the floor. A weekly plan that also covers shooting and stickhandling is in a weekly floorball training plan.
Common mistakes
- Passing without looking. Fix: scan the receiver before you pass and after you receive, then play.
- Only forehand reps. Fix: do the same number of backhand passes in every drill.
- Passes to the feet of a moving player. Fix: pass to where the blade will be in one second, in front of the receiver.
- Hard passes in tight space. Fix: use pace to match the distance. A 4 m pass does not need a slap.
- Stopping after the pass. Fix: move straight after you pass. Give-and-go only works if you go.
FAQ
How many passing drills should I do in one session?
Choose three or four drills and spend 3–4 minutes on each. A full passing block of 10–15 minutes is enough when every pass is deliberate. Add one new constraint per week.
What is the best floorball passing drill for beginners?
Static pairs at 4 m apart. Play 20 forehand passes, 20 backhand passes and 20 mixed passes while receiving each ball under control. Add movement only when you can complete the set without a miss.
Can I practise floorball passing without a partner?
Yes. A wall or a passer returns the ball so you can practise forehand, backhand and receiving alone. Two metres of space and a smooth surface are enough.
How far apart should passers stand?
Start at 3–5 m. Move closer for quick one-touch passing and farther for longer passes. Beginners get more good reps at short distance.
How do I make passing drills harder?
Limit touches, reduce the space, add a defender, or force backhand passes. Change only one thing at a time so you can tell what works.
How long until my passing improves?
Most players notice cleaner receiving within two or three weeks of 10 minutes a day. Passing under pressure takes longer, because it depends on scanning and timing as well as technique.
Summary
Twelve drills, ten minutes, a scan before every pass: that is the whole recipe. Start with pairs, add movement, then pressure, and keep two solo drills in your back pocket. For the technique behind them, read the floorball passing technique guide and browse the Passing hub. Follow us on Instagram @better_floorball for more drills.
