Can teammates communicate without speaking?

A FIFA grassroots session uses nonverbal communication to draw attention to pointing, raised arms and eye contact.

ZTVmm exercise: watch the intended receiver’s body language and route when a teammate gets the ball. Are they in the passer’s view, and do they indicate where they want the pass?

Crowd noise can make reliance on voice alone difficult. Do not assume every gesture means the same thing to every player; discuss the signals afterwards.

Coaches should account for participants’ communication needs. This article does not suggest suppressing essential safety calls. See the official plan for its complete organisation.