GEAR & SET UP
TRAINING GEAR
Eyesight Trainer - shields #1, #2, L, and R
Soccer balls
SET UP
No set-up needed, practice area may be defined by poles if desired
TRAINING DRILLS
BV05
SINGLE EYE PASS
3 players stand in a triangular formation, 3+ yards apart from each other, facing outwards, all wearing the same mono lens L or R
Make sure you can see the player who will be passing to you in your periphery, or that you can notice the ball as it is being passed to you
Pass a soccer ball in the direction from the unobstructed eye towards the obstructed eye of the next player
Use your periphery to notice the ball
When you receive the ball, turn in the direction to your naked eye and pass the ball to the next player
Return to your starting position
After several rounds switch shields and switch the passing direction
As you progress:
Practice with multiple balls at the same time
Increase the speed
Practice time: 5-10 rounds, or 2+ minutes in each direction
Practice Lenses: L, R
Tips and Watchouts:
Use the full vision in your unobstructed eye to place the ball precisely at the feet of the next player
End with passing with the naked eyes
PV31
RECIPROCAL SIDE PASS
2 players stand 2-3 yards apart, player B a few yards back vs. player A
B dribble forward.
When A notices the ball, A calls for the ball. B passes the ball, runs a few more yards, then stops.
A receives the ball, then dribbles forward until B calls for the ball.
A passes the ball and continues forward for a few yards, then stops and waits to notice B and the ball again.
Continue until you reach the end of your practice area.
At the end turn around and repeat. Switch places to continue practicing the same eye, or keep your side to engage the periphery of the other eye.
As you progress:
Pick up the speed
Practice time: 1-2 minutes
Practice Lenses: #1 and #2
Tips and Watchouts:
If the drill is difficult with full obstruction, practice with a mono shield first. Receive the ball with your obstructed eye.
Start at a slow pace.
Pay attention to the rest of your surroundings.