Finishing Drill # 5
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 1 goal with goalie
- good supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- players pass and finish on goal in the sequence as shown
- players A to B, B to C, C to D, D crosses it to B+E 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
Variation:
- vary sequence and/or position of players
- first pass must be lofted and controlled a specific way (head, chest etc.) by the receiver
- repeat sequence from the other side
- players switch positions often
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)
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