1v1 Chase
These soccer finishing games are designed to work on shooting and finishing with speed and accuracy.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 7+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: finishing, defending
Field Preparation:
- in pairs
- each pair with a ball
- goalie + goal
- cones to mark off area as shown
Description:
- attacker with the ball decides which cone to start from (left or right)
- defender always starts from cone in the middle
- on coach’s command the attacker dribbles towards the goal with the defender chasing him trying to block his shot
- players switch roles every turn
Variation:
- defender is allowed to score himself if he wins possession
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- get the shot off as quickly as possible
- aggressive and positive mentality
- eye on ball
- accuracy over power
- try to be deceptive with the shot
- look to seal off defender
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