Soccer Finishing Game w Target Areas Training Drill
Setup
- 2 players in each target zone and one neutral defender in the center
- grid (25yds x 40yds)
- target areas (5yds x 5yds)
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 20-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- the coach calls out a number 1 - 4
- one of the players with the number becomes the defender and helps the blue neutral player in the center of the
- square to defend his target zone (other player stays behind to be the target player)
- the defender passes a ball to any of the other three players and all of them become attackers to make 3 v 2
- attackers (no. 1,3 &4) score by passing to target player number 2 who is inside his target zone
- defenders score passing to any of the other three target players in their target zones
- kick-ins only
Variations
- attackers must make a lofted pass to target player in order to score
- limit number of touches for attackers
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- communication
- selection &timing of pass
- get into line of flight of the ball
- switch point of attack away from pressure
- keep the ball moving with quick accurate passing
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
