Soccer 4v4 Finishing Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (25yds x 35yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 2 balls placed on flat cones
- pinnies
- 15-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- balls placed on cones are positioned 5-6yrds in from the end lines
- teams score by knocking the ball off the cone with the game ball
- if ball goes out of bounds the ball is kicked back in (kick-ins)
Variations
- vary number of targets
- one target in each corner
- tall cones as targets instead of balls
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- communication
- create supporting angles
- quick transitions
- quick finish
- switch point of attack
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
