1v1 Finishing Drill # 2
Good soccer drills for finishing should improve goal scoring, focus on staying in control of the ball and finishing with a good shot on goal.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 7+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-15 min.
Emphasis: finishing, passing
Field Preparation:
- in pairs
- 1 goal with goalie
- cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- players stand (20 yds away from goal) both facing towards the goal
- blue players have a ball and pass the ball between the red players’
- legs for them to run on to and take a shot on goal
- the red players follows the blue player to put pressure on him
- go through each pair and then reverse roles
Variation:
- both players start facing each other
- the player with the ball throws it over his partner’s head
- 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
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