Soccer 1v1 Finishing Drill # 3 Training Drill

Setup

  • 1 goalie
  • good supply of cones
  • 1 goal
  • 1 ball per player
  • 10-20 min

Rules & Objectives

  • first player in group (a) dribbles zig zag around cones and tries to hit the goalie
  • same player now becomes the defender in a 1v1 against the player from group (b) who starts dribbling around
  • cones shortly after the player from group (a)

Variations

  • specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
  • defender can also try to score if he wins the ball
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

  • eye on ball
  • quality of preparation touch
  • contact surface
  • aggressive and positive mentality
  • vision and anticipation
  • placement versus power
  • deception
  • set up defender
  • protect the ball

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