Soccer Through Pass Finish Training Drill

Setup

  • 1 goalie
  • good supply of cones
  • 1 goal
  • good supply of balls
  • 10-15 min

Rules & Objectives

  • players dribble along the line of the blue cones to pass down along the line of the red cones to his
  • partner who makes a run to receive and finish on goal
  • if the pass isn't on target the goalie is allowed to come out of the goal
  • players switch roles on the next turn

Variations

  • switch sides after 5-10 minutes
  • players must finish one-touch
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

  • body mechanics and control of body
  • body position and balance
  • eye on ball
  • quality of preparation touch
  • contact surface
  • aggressive and positive mentality
  • vision and anticipation
  • placement versus power
  • positioning to gain an advantage

Difficulty: Intermediate

Emphasis: Finishing

Number of Players: 8+

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

Format:

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