Soccer Finishing Drill # 7 Training Drill

Setup

  • 1 goalie
  • good supply of cones
  • 1 goal
  • good supply of balls
  • 15-20 min

Rules & Objectives

  • players pass and finish on goal in the sequence as shown
  • players A to B, B to C, C to A, A crosses it to B+D who finish on goal
  • players should finish on goal first touch
  • next repeat sequence from the other side
  • players switch positions often
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Variations

Coaching Points

  • eye on ball
  • contact surface
  • aggressive and positive mentality
  • vision and anticipation
  • placement versus power
  • positioning to gain an advantage
  • angle of approach
  • preparation touch before crossing
  • quality of cross (weight of cross, speed of cross)

Difficulty: Intermediate

Emphasis: Finishing, Passing

Number of Players: 10+

Age Group: 12 to 15, 16+

Format:

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