Soccer Box Crashing – Finishing Activity Training Drill
Setup
- 1 goalie
- good supply of cones
- 1 goal
- good supply of balls
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- player A passes to player B who lays it off to player C who then crosses the ball in for player D + E
- repeat sequence from the other side
- players must try to finish on first touch
- players switch position after 3-4 minutes
Variations
- players F + B can play to either player E or C
- allow player F (B) to enter the grid as a defender
- players must try to finish off headers or volley shots
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- Attacking: accurate passes
- Attacking: quick finish
- Attacking: aggressive and positive mentality
- Attacking: placement versus power
- Attacking: angle of approach
- Attacking: preparation touch before crossing
- Attacking: quality of cross (weight of cross, speed of cross)
- Defending: angle and speed of approach
- Defending: intercept pass
- Defending: deny turn
- Defending: timing and decision to tackle
- Defending: control and restraint
