1v1 Finishing Drill # 3
This competitive soccer finishing training will focus on dribbling, passing accuracy, and finishing.
Print/Download This Drill
Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 7+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-20 min.
Emphasis: finishing, dribbling
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball
- 1x goal with goalie
- good supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- first player in group (a) dribbles zig zag around cones and tries to hit the goalie
- same player now becomes the defender in a 1v1 against the player from group (b) who starts dribbling around
- cones shortly after the player from group (a)
Variation:
- specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
- defender can also try to score if he wins the ball
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- eye on ball
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- deception
- set up defender
- protect the ball
Watch The Video
