Soccer 1v1 Finishing Drill # 4 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 who receives the ball and attempts to finish on goal
- player 1 follows his pass and becomes a defender who prevents a shot on goal
- next sequence repeats from the other side
- players switch roles after each turn
- switch goalies
Variations
- shooter must finish on goal off his first touch
- pass-giver makes a throw-in to his partner
- pass-giver makes a lofted pass to the attacker
- set a time limit for the attacker to score
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- Attacking: accurate passes
- Attacking: quick finish
- Attacking: get defender off balance
- Attacking: quality of preparation touch
- Attacking: aggressive and positive mentality
- Attacking: placement versus power
- Defending: closing down - pressuring opponent
- Defending: angle and speed of approach
- Defending: delay and channel
