Soccer Pass and Shoot Competition Training Drill

Setup

  • 2 goalies
  • 7-10 yards between triangles
  • cones to mark off area
  • 1 goal
  • good supply of balls
  • 10-20 min

Rules & Objectives

  • players inside triangles pass back and forth (2 touch passing)
  • on coach's command players run zic-zac around cones and first player to the ball takes a shot at goal

Variations

  • various ways of distribution by the coach (high/low throw, high/low pass)
  • specify how players must pass (left or right foot, high or low etc.)up

Coaching Points

  • weight of pass
  • accuracy
  • body position and balance
  • quick finish
  • aggressive and positive mentality
  • placement versus power

Difficulty: Intermediate

Emphasis: Finishing, Passing

Number of Players: 9+

Age Group: 12 to 15, 16+, 8 to 11

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