Soccer Finishing Drill # 5 Training Drill
Setup
- 1 goalie
- good supply of cones
- 1 goal
- good supply of balls
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- players pass and finish on goal in the sequence as shown
- players A to B, B to C, C to D, D crosses it to B+E who finish on goal
- players should finish on goal first touch
- next repeat sequence from the other side
- players switch positions often
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Variations
- vary sequence and/or position of players
- first pass must be lofted and controlled a specific way (head, chest etc.) by the receiver
- repeat sequence from the other side
- players switch positions often
Coaching Points
- eye on ball
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
- angle of approach
- preparation touch before crossing
- quality of cross (weight of cross, speed of cross)
