Finishing Drill # 8
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 7+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Finishing
Field Preparation:
- 2 groups
- 1 goal with goalie
- good supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- one group with all the balls
- the first player of the group with the balls dribbles to the center of the triangle where he stops the ball, steps
- over it (leaves it), and continues his run
- the first player in the other line starts his run at the same time the dribbler does and runs to the ball to take a
- preparation touch out of the triangle before he shoots on target
- players switch lines/groups after each turn
Variation:
- specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
- ball cannot touch the ground before it goes over the goal line
- players must take a one-touch shot on goal
- players must shoot directly to the keeper
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- timing of runs
- communication
- eye on ball
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantageou
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