Soccer Finishing Target Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- grid (25yds x 40yds)
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls
- pinnies
- 15-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- teams score a point by dribbling across the opponent's end line
- another point is awarded if they knock down one of the cones with the first touch after they dribble across the end line
- the cone which is knocked down is then added to the ones of the scoring team
- the player who dribbles across endline cannot be challenged
Variations
- use mini goals instead of cones as targets
- the cone which is knocked down stays down
- vary number and position of cones
- adjust size of grid depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- weight of pass
- accuracy
- disguise
- vision
- first touch
- communication
- quick decision making
- accuracy over power
- eye on ball
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- positioning to gain an advantage
