1v1 Finishing Drill # 7
This is a dynamic finishing soccer drill that will focus on combination play, and having a quick shot on goal to foster good soccer shooting skills.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: finishing, passing
Field Preparation:
- 2 groups
- 2 goals with goalies
- good supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- play 1v1 with two neutral players around the grid
- time limit for sequence is 30 sec.
Variation:
- play 2v2
- limit number of touches for neutrals
- vary number and position of neutral players
- each team has two neutrals positioned around the grid
- players must pass to a neutral before they can score
- player with the ball starts the sequence by passing to the other group
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- setting up defender
- change of speed & direction
- protecting the ball
- quick finish
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- placement versus power
- angle, distance and timing of support
- decision making
- verbal and visual communication
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