Quick answer
A floorball passer returns the ball so you can practise passing, receiving and one-timers without a teammate. These ten drills cover straight passes, volleys, backhand, quick feet and shooting-style one-timers, with set reps for each. Do 3–4 drills for 10–15 minutes a day, count clean returns, and move back from 2 m to 4 m as your control improves.
Key takeaways
- A passer lets you do 100 or more quality passes and receives in 10 minutes.
- The Extreme Floorball Passer (€129) is flipped to switch between straight passes and volleys. The Passer Pro (€149) has two slots.
- Start at 2 m. Move back 1 m after 15 clean returns.
- Alternate forehand and backhand in every drill.
- Add movement and decisions to make drills game-like.
- Keep the stick below waist height in swings and follow-throughs.
How do you set up a passer?
Place the passer on a flat, smooth floor with at least 3–4 m of clear space in front of it, and a wall or a net behind you in case a ball escapes. Tiles help: the Extreme Floorball Tiles 8-Pack (€79) gives about 0.9 m² of smooth surface. Both the Extreme Floorball Passer and the Passer Pro are made in Europe and are designed in Sweden and tested for maximum durability. Used by some of the world's best floorball players, they are also easy to carry.
| Drill | Focus | Distance | Reps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Forehand straight | Clean passing and control | 2 m | 30 |
| 2. Backhand straight | Backhand technique | 2 m | 30 |
| 3. Alternate | Switching sides | 3 m | 40 |
| 4. Volley | First touch on a bouncing ball | 2–3 m | 20 |
| 5. Move and pass | Footwork | 3 m | 2 x 1 min |
| 6. One-touch | Speed | 3 m | 30 |
| 7. Receive and turn | Direction of first touch | 3 m | 20 |
| 8. Cone gate | Accuracy | 3–4 m | 20 |
| 9. Pass and shoot | Transition | 3–4 m | 15 |
| 10. Weak side only | Backhand strength | 2–3 m | 50 |
What are the 10 passer drills?
- Forehand straight. Pass, control the return, pass again. Cue: blade flat, grip loose. 30 clean reps.
- Backhand straight. Same drill on the backhand. Watch for: rushing the touch and popping the ball up.
- Alternate sides. Pass on the forehand, receive, move the ball across and pass on the backhand. 40 reps.
- Volley. Flip the passer, or use the volley slot on the Pro. Control the first bouncing ball with a soft blade. 20 reps.
- Move and pass. Take one step sideways after each pass, then pass from the new angle. Two rounds of one minute.
- One-touch. Return the ball without stopping. Start slowly. See one-touch passing.
- Receive and turn. Take the ball and turn 90 degrees before the next pass. See how to receive the ball.
- Cone gate. Put two cones 60 cm apart in front of the passer and pass through them.
- Pass and shoot. If you have a goal and a net behind it, receive the return and shoot in the same motion. 15 shots. Only do this with a safe backstop.
- Weak side only. Spend 50 reps on your weaker side. Most players need this more than anything.
Coach Erik's tip: Keep a score card on the wall. Write your best streak of clean passes for each drill and try to beat it once a week.
Passer or Passer Pro?
The Extreme Floorball Passer is a good starting point: straight passes, or flip it to practise volleys. The Extreme Floorball Passer Pro has two passing slots, so you can switch without flipping. If you want to go from one to a full corner, the Extreme Floorball Passing Kit Tiles (€239) packs 15 tiles with a passer. Compare more in the passing and stickhandling collection. For a solo overview, read how to practise passing alone.
How do you put the drills into a 15-minute session?
Ten drills are a menu, not a single session. Here are three ready-made sessions for different goals. Each one takes 15 minutes including a minute of rest between blocks.
| Session | Drills | Time | Aim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technique | 1, 2, 3, 10 | 4 x 3 min | Clean forehand and backhand |
| Speed | 4, 5, 6, 7 | 4 x 3 min | Volleys, footwork, quick touches |
| Game-like | 7, 8, 9 | 3 x 4 min | Direction, accuracy, transition |
Rotate the sessions across the week. A typical pattern is technique on Monday, speed on Wednesday and game-like on Friday, with a free choice at the weekend. Always finish with a minute of weak-side reps, even when the session has a different focus. If you have a partner, stand next to the passer and take turns: one player plays for 60 seconds while the other counts clean returns. That turns the passer into a small competition and makes everyone concentrate. The stickhandling side of the same routine is covered in the 20-minute daily routine, which includes timed blocks for passing, shooting and stickhandling.
How do you progress the passer drills over four weeks?
Ten drills are plenty. The progress comes from changing the numbers, not from adding new drills every day. Use the same 15-minute session three times a week and raise one variable at a time: distance, speed or difficulty of the return.
| Week | Distance to passer | Reps per drill | Variable to raise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 m | 20 | Clean technique, forehand only |
| 2 | 2 m | 30 | Add backhand and alternate sides |
| 3 | 3 m | 30 | Add receiving on the move |
| 4 | 3 to 4 m | 40 | One-touch returns and volley passes |
Keep a simple log: date, drill, reps and the number of clean returns. Aim for roughly 7 clean returns out of 10 before you move to the next week. If you are below 5, stay where you are. A passer gives honest feedback, because a poor pass comes back badly and a good pass comes back well.
Rest matters as well. Stop a drill when your technique starts to slip, not when the reps are finished. Ten sharp passes teach more than thirty sloppy ones. Cue: "Quality first, then count." Watch for: standing too close for too long. Once you play more than 70 percent of the returns cleanly, step back 50 cm and make it harder.
If you train with a sibling or a friend, add a scoring game: one player passes, the other counts clean returns, then swap after 10 passes. First to 50 clean returns wins. A little competition keeps long sessions fun and makes the log more interesting. Whatever you do, keep your feet moving between passes, because in a game the ball never arrives when you are standing perfectly still.
Common mistakes
- Standing too close. Fix: start at 2 m, then step back.
- Hitting too hard. Fix: match the pace to the distance.
- Not receiving first. Fix: control every ball before the next pass.
- Skipping the weak side. Fix: use drill 10 twice a week.
- Training on an uneven floor. Fix: use tiles or a smooth surface.
FAQ
How many drills should I do with a floorball passer?
Pick three or four and spend 2–3 minutes on each. A total of 10–15 minutes is enough for one session.
How far should I stand from the passer?
Start at 2 m and move back 1 m once you complete 15 clean returns. Most drills work well between 2 and 4 m.
Can I practise volley passes with a passer?
Yes. The Extreme Floorball Passer is flipped for volleys, and the Passer Pro has a volley slot, so you can switch without flipping.
Is a passer useful for one-timers?
Yes. It returns the ball to you so you can practise quick returns and one-touch passes. Only do shooting-style drills with a safe backstop behind the goal.
What surface should I use with a passer?
A smooth, flat surface helps the ball roll true. Snap-together tiles are an easy way to create one.
How long should a passer session be?
Ten to fifteen minutes is enough. Quality matters more than time, so count clean passes.
Summary
A passer gives you more reps in ten minutes than most team sessions give in an hour. Choose three or four drills, count clean returns and use the weak side often. See the Passing hub for more. Follow us on Instagram @better_floorball.
