Soccer Finishing Drill # 9 Training Drill
Setup
- 4 groups
- 1 goalie
- good supply of cones
- 1 goal
- good supply of balls
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- first player from group on the goal line passes the ball diagonally to the other group and then pressures the
- attacker in 1v1 situation
- allow to go for a rebound after a shot on goal
- repeat sequence from other side
- switch lines after each turn
Variations
- first player chips the ball over to the other group
- passive defending only to start activity
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- Attacking: weight of pass
- Attacking: accuracy
- Attacking: quality of preparation touch
- Attacking: aggressive and positive mentality
- Attacking: placement versus power
- Attacking: deception
- Attacking: setting up defender
- Attacking: change of speed &direction
- Attacking: protecting the ball
- Defending: closing down
- Defending: recovery runs (goal side positioning)
- Defending: angle and speed of approach
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
- Defending: deny turn
- Defending: timing and decision to tackle
