Soccer 1v1 Finishing Drill # 5 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- 1 goalie
- 1 goal. 2 mini goals
- 1 ball per player
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- on coach's command players dribble around cones and pass into the mini goal
- the player whose teammate scores on the mini goal first gets to dribble towards the goal (first player on the
- other team becomes the defender)
Variations
- allow defender to score if he wins the ball
- vary position of cones for players to dribble through
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- close control
- seal off defender
- protect the ball
- quick finish
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- placement versus power
