Soccer SSG Shooting # 1 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 groups
- 2 goalies
- good supply of cones
- 2 goals
- good supply of balls
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- first player with the ball dribbles and passes to his opponent across the grid
- the attacker (blue) receives the ball and attempts to finish on goal
- if the defender (red) wins the ball he tries to finish on his opponent's goal
- players switch roles after each sequence
- time limit for each sequence is 15 seconds
- team with most points wins (losers must do 20x push-ups)
Variations
- play 2v2, 3v3
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- Attacking: change speed &direction
- Attacking: get defender off balance
- Attacking: quality of preparation touch
- Attacking: aggressive and positive mentality
- Attacking: placement versus power
- Defending: closing down - pressuring opponent
- Defending: angle and speed of approach
- Defending: control and restraint
- Defending: delay and channel
- Defending: timing and decision to tackle
