Soccer Pass and Shoot Sequence # 16 Training Drill
Setup
- 1 goalie
- good supply of cones
- 1 goal
- good supply of balls
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- player 1 passes to player 2
- player 2 lays it off to the side for player 3 who tries beat player 1 who now becomes the defender
- if player 3 beats player 1 he finishes on goal
- if player 1 wins the ball he must pass it to player 2 to end the sequence
- players move to the next position after each turn
Variations
- specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
- limit number of touches
- 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
