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
