Soccer Small Sided Shooting Game # 2 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 teams
- play 3v3 with a neutral goalie
- 1 goalie
- 3 neutral ball feeders positioned around the grid
- good supply of cones
- 1 goal
- good supply of balls
- 15-25 min
Rules & Objectives
- the ball is fed in if the game ball goes out of bounce or goal is scored
- players feed the ball in following order (1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3 ……….)
Variations
- specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
- vary number of ball feeders
- play 4v4, 5v5 etc.
- balls are played in various ways (thrown, rolled, high pass etc.)
- ball feeders play in the ball randomly (communication)
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- body mechanics and control of body
- body position and balance
- eye on ball
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
